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Wordsworth Ward
Ashford Hospital
London Road
Ashford
Middlesex
TW15 3AA
Tel: 01784 884008
Fax: 01784 884881
Web: http://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Wordsworth Ward is located on the ground floor of the Ward Block.
There is a hopper shuttle bus which runs between Ashford and St Peter's hospital sites Monday - Friday, and is freely available to all staff, patients and visitors.
Wheelchairs, baby buggies, pushchairs and walking frames cannot be accepted on the hopper bus due to limited capacity and no secure storage available.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Ashford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Ashford.
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 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 5m (12ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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 not a designated drop off point.
The car park is pay and display.
Outside Access (Hospital - 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 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (Hospital - 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Ward Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor corridor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
Reception (Nurses' Station)
The desk is 10m (11yd) from the ground floor 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 a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in some parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward (Wordsworth Ward)
There are 4 wards available.
There are 5 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay is 14m (15yd) from the ground floor 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.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is powered overhead.
A sling is available.
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 adjustable.
A flashing alarm is available.
A vibrating alarm is available.
The ward is mixed but the separate bays are single sex bays.
| Day | Visiting Hours (Visiting Times) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00 - 20:00 |
Adapted Shower (Ward)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located on the right as you enter.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Bathroom
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is unisex.
The bathroom is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
There is tactile signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 16m (17yd) from the ground floor ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located at the rear of the ground floor main entrance.
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 140cm (4ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 300cm x 420cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
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 within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
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 79cm (2ft 7in) 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 62cm (2ft ).
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a shower over the bath.
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 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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite the Nurses' Station.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There are separate male and female changing rooms.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft ).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are not available.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilets are also used as the standard toilets.
The toilets are individually marked dependant on the number of male and female patients on the ward.
The adapted toilets are for patient use only.
Visitors should use the adapted toilet located in the corridor outside the ward.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
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 Type Talk aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
The photograph shows the inside of the relatives' room.
