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Disabled Access Guide for ADL Unit
Bispham Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
Ryscar Way
Bispham
Lancashire
FY2 0FN
Tel: 01253 655901
Email: communications@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bispham.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Poulton-le-Fylde.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.35m x 4.9m (10ft 11in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Further details of travel routes and site car parking may be obtained from the Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Website here:- www.bfwh.nhs.uk/departments/travel/parking.asp
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Physiotherapy Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Outside Access (ADL Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the physiotherapy department.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Route finding signage is not available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Restaurant / Bar (Kitchen)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the ADL entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
Rooms
There are 1 room(s) in total.
There are 1 standard ground floor rooms.
Accessible Rooms
There are no accessible ensuite facilities
Auxiliary Aids - general
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
There is level access to ground floor rooms.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are not standard rooms on other floors.
Adapted Bathroom
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is unisex.
The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located on the left as you enter the flat.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm x 310cm (8ft 6in x 10ft 2in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
There is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 85cm (2ft 9in) high.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a shower over the bath.
There are wall mounted handrails available.
Wheel In Shower
There is not a wheel in shower.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the ADL entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left after you enter the flat.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 310cm (8ft 6in x 10ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 85cm (2ft 9in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The adapted toilet can also be used as the standard toilet facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed but this does not extend to treatment or ward areas.
