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Disabled Access Guide for Mount Gould Cotehele
Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7QD
Tel: 01752 435 388
Fax: 01752 314 092
Web: http://www.plymouthpct.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a functional psychiatric unit for 65 years old and over.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 15:00 - 20:30 |
| Tuesday | 15:00 - 20:30 |
| Wednesday | 15:00 - 20:30 |
| Thursday | 15:00 - 20:30 |
| Friday | 15:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 20:30 |
These opening times are subject to patients requirement.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Plymouth.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
There is not a bus 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 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 is 1 designated parking bay within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.3m x 4.8m (14ft 1in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 41m (45yd) 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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
The parking details given are for parking in the direct vicinity of this venue.
Free parking is available throughout the hospital grounds including Blue Badge bays.
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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) 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.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 6 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was the Clinic Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 132cm (4ft 3in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is not a chair.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 on the left as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 2.55m (5ft 2in x 8ft 4in).
The clear door width is 130cm.
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 have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
They are between 115-130cm.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The width of the door to the room is 152cm (4ft 11in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 340cm x 320cm (11ft 1in x 10ft 5in).
The bed is 390cm (12ft 9in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 220cm (7ft 2in).
Light switches are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
This is by platform lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
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 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
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 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 sensor.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Bathroom
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is male.
The bathroom is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is written or text signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 15m (16yd) from the lifts.
The adapted bathroom is located at the rear of the lower ground floor.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is required for the adapted bathroom.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 300cm x 280cm (9ft 10in x 9ft 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 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 47cm (1ft 6in).
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
The tap type is sensor.
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 60cm (1ft 11in).
There is no dropdown rail.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are not available.
There are not mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 95cm (3ft 1in).
The height of the bath is adjustable.
There is a bath hoist available.
The tap type is sensor.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a shower over the bath.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is sensor.
There are not wall mounted handrails available.
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 external door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is an identical accessible female bathroom also on the lower ground floor.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located at the rear of the lower ground floor.
There is a shower chair.
Other facilities available are a toilet.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Bathroom
The bathroom is female.
The standard bathroom is 10m (11yd) from the lift.
The standard bathroom is located on the lower ground floor corridor.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
Lighting levels are bright.
The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a bath and a sink.
There is a similar male bathroom available.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located on the lower ground floor.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Information Health
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
The most commonly produced documents can be provided in other formats.
Documents in Braille can be requested.
Documents in large print can be requested.
Documents in different languages can be requested.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
