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Disabled Access Guide for Ward 14 - Adolescent
University Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 2DX
Tel: 02476 967 433
Fax: 02476 966 054
Email: info@uhcw.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.uhcw.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Ward 14 - Adolescent is located on the first floor of the West Wing.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Coventry.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Coventry.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not 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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.3m x 5.3m (14ft 1in x 17ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd) from the main hospital entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 200m (219yd) from the main hospital 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 dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
You can park for free at the hospital if you are:
- An Oncology (cancer) patient attending for intravenous chemotherapy treatment
- Renal Dialysis patients
- Parents of sick children (who stay in hospital overnight to accompany their sick children).
Simply contact the ward or department caring for you, where a form will be given to you to take to the Security Office.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free car parking. For more information please view the information page on the hospital's website.
Outside Access (Main Hospital 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 by revolving.
The door opening is 240cm (7ft 10in) wide.
A single heavy door which opens both ways and has a clear door width of 110cm is located at the side of the entrance.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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 (West Wing)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the West Wing entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
The lift is 215m (235yd) from the main hospital entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.8m x 3m (5ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not 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 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5.6m x 3.4m (18ft 4in x 11ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the 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 dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located in the car park.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
You can park for free at the hospital if you are:
- An Oncology (cancer) patient attending for intravenous chemotherapy treatment
- Renal Dialysis patients
- Parents of sick children (who stay in hospital overnight to accompany their sick children).
Simply contact the ward or department caring for you, where a form will be given to you to take to the Security Office.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free car parking. For more information please view the information page on the hospital's website.
Outside Access (Women's & Children's Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
This entrance gives access to the first floor of West Wing.
Level Change (Women's & Children's 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 (Children's Unit Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of West Wing.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Ward 14 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of West Wing.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 9m (29ft 6in) 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 medium.
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.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward
There are 2 bays available.
There are 4 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Room 2.
The area/room/bay is 12m (13yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are not doors into the bay / side room.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
All beds have bedside storage.
Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio, internet, text messaging, games and hospital information.
No bedside services are chargeable.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are medium.
The nearest toilet facilities for visitors are located on the first floor corridor.
| Day | Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 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 no additional signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 16m (17yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located at the rear of the ward.
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 132cm (4ft 3in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 375cm x 240cm (12ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the bathroom.
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 bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are not available.
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
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 external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted Bathroom (Room 2)
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 13m (14yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located in the bay area.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 162cm x 175cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 8in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
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 bathroom
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 138cm (4ft 6in) 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 85cm (2ft 9in) high.
The tap type is lever.
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is no dropdown rail.
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
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is lever.
The shower seat is shower chair.
There are not 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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the bays.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is a shower chair.
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 Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located within the bays.
The unisex toilets are 11m (12yd) from the entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information Health
Disability awareness training can be provided for staff.
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 audio format can be requested.
Documents in different languages can be requested.
Documents in voice recognition CD format can be requested.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards, should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
Language interpreters can be provided by the venue on request.
Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
There is no charge for mobility aids.
To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.
