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Disabled Access Guide for Woodlands
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6NT
Tel: 01480 416416
Email: info@hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
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Introduction
The Woodlands Centre is a day centre used mainly for Chemotherapy and Cancer Related treatments.
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 (No. 3)
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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 6.1m (11ft 9in x 20ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
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.
The 4 furthest bays have dimensions of 350cm x 460cm.
Outside Access (Main 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 automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated.
Reception
The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance 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.
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.
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.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 6 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was No. 5.
The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception.
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 single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) 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.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
An electric hoist is available.
Ward
There are 3 bays available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Primrose Room.
The area/room/bay is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 190cm (6ft 2in) 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.
Bedside services available are television.
No bedside services are chargeable.
The ward is unisex.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are bright.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
An electric hoist is available.
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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main corridor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
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 190cm x 210cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is 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 both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 48cm (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 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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is another adapted toilet in the same corridor with identical measurements except lateral transfer to the right.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
The adapted toilets double as standard toilets.
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.
