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Disabled Access Guide for Juniper Ward
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6NT
Tel: 01480 423147
Email: info@hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Juniper Ward is located on the 1st floor of the building.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Huntingdon.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Huntingdon.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 3.5m x 7.5m (11ft 5in x 24ft 7in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the main entrance.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
There are 6 Blue Badge bays available outside the main entrance.
Parking (No. 2)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front 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 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.7m (11ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 144m (157yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 164m (179yd) 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 have to cross a road.
The road is generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
The doors are double width.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the main building corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 57m (62yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 2.7m (5ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
The clear door width is 135cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are 2 lifts available.
Outside Access (Ward Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor of the building.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 14m (15yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a touchscreen.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
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.
No Braille signage is available.
No Tactile signage is available.
No Picture signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward
There are 5 bays available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was No. 1.
The area/room/bay is 16m (17yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
All beds have bedside storage.
The ward is unisex.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are bright.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
There are 5 single rooms available with en-suite facilities.
The bay doors are electric and are opened by applying pressure to a foot plate/pad located near the floor on the wall.
There is a shower available in each bay.
Each bay is single sex.
An electric hoist is available.
| Day | Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
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 pictorial signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 16m (17yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located in the room.
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 and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm x 250cm (6ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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 both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is twist/turn.
The shower seat is flip down.
The flip down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There are handrails available.
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 fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 36m (39yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the ward corridor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted 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 poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
One shower is located in the ward corridor for side room use.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located in the ward corridor.
The unisex toilets are 20m (22yd) from the ward entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
