and they will be able to discuss your concerns in more detail. 4 years ago. Whats the difference between that and third world countries. There is a chair with armrests on both sides. There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital. The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor. Thank you so much for this nice feedback, and for recognizing that the staff did go 'the extra mile' in order to make things as easy and quick for you as possible. The dimensions of the lift are 128cm x 278cm. There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm 150cm in front of the lift. The floors which are accessible by stairs are Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance and Smith Lane Main Entrance to the Main Hospital reception foyer. @BTHFTCharity. They didn't have to do it. l4A It was lovely to hear your kind words about all the staff and I will ensure that this is passed onto them. The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet. Patients are usually admitted via Accident and Emergency or by their GP. The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Close menu. My diary captures the urgency of our race to find cures for Covid-19, from novel drugs to old favorites. I do hope you have a speedy and successful recovery from your wrist operation. ". There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. From the moment I arrived, discussions with my surgeon to the quite frankly excellent aftercare, I realise I need not have worried. I work at a large teaching hospital in the North of England, Bradford Royal Infirmary. And I follow up on some of those who left Bradford Infirmary after treatment for Covid-19: some are weakened and may have long term health conditions to contend with. Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings. Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. Bear left and continue along the corridor to lift number 12 located on the left. A Gannett Company. The staff are very rude to me, they dont ever answer the phone when I try and ring them. Ward 3 is/are located on level 3 of the Main Hospital building. Others have returned home to families or streets which had lost loved ones. hb``d``d`c`Tcd@ Af( '@] | b`@ldg#55W!w3>ivgaa\Fc2f60(p000;c,cnHx]Ay@V3*307@, m( endstream endobj 17 0 obj <> endobj 18 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0 0 841.88977 595.27557]/Type/Page/u2pMat[1 0 0 -1 0 595.27557]/xb1 0/xb2 841.88977/xt1 0/xt2 841.88977/yb1 0/yb2 595.27557/yt1 0/yt2 595.27557>> endobj 19 0 obj <>stream Not the receptionist. The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm. The drug combination that may help us beat Covid-19, A patient given hours to live, who proved us wrong. There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet. 0000076502 00000 n I describe the panic in our communities as fake news spreads like wildfire, scaring patients from coming to hospital and triggering nasty threats to our staff. 0000081880 00000 n Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance. Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). My Metro Journey Planner for both bus and train. All rights reserved. There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope. There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s). The lift is located on the Main Hospital corridor. There is step free access to the reception point. 8hrs .. from 10pm to 6am and as I am typing this I still havent been seen by a practician that can actually help. Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm). There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side. The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up. There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site. Best wishes Catherine, by Elisabeth walker - Posted on 18 March 2023. lG&%i,g2x`LR,sll772[3G;0gNd3i!y8JMr*W0VGem:&e[Smm8*r$eh, h;ghhBm$kC&N2dP)$G f! It was lovely to hear that your surgery has achieved an excellent outcome. The car park does not have a barrier control system. 0000094928 00000 n After almost one week with the catheter, it was removed & wow !! The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good. The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor. There is a door release button but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to exit. There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance. There is a/are clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available. The tap type is lever. The Elderly and Intermediate Care Service in Bradford strives to provide safe, high-quality care to the older population of the region, and is a leader in the development of safe alternatives to acute care, including the Virtual Ward. The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair. With best wishes There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s). The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park. As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right. The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access. The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional. The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Day Room. As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left. . Recordings with frontline staff at Bradford Royal Infirmary, taking you behind the scenes on the wards as they plan for the onset of COVID-19 and then cope as the patients arrive. The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in). There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. 0000043336 00000 n Kind regards We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience, Hospital Parking (Smith Lane - Accessible Parking), Outside Access (Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance), Outside Access (Smith Lane Main Entrance), Lift (Lift 33 - Smith Lane Entrances), Other Floors (Main Hospital Corridor Next to Lift 12), To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab), To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab), Availability and Location of Standard Toilets, Bradford Royal Infirmary Main Building link (new tab) - click here. on the right to withdraw consent, can be found in the website's privacy policy. The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable. Bradford Royal Infirmary There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door. There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital. The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor. This accessible toilet is located on the main ward corridor. Do better. Tell us what was good and what could be improved, say thanks or call for change There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below. \^y/ $Ei?7D c!( The lift controls are 104cm - 114cm from the floor. There is a chair with armrests on both sides. They will help direct you to the most appropriate service. Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick? Patients are usually admitted to this ward for assessment before being discharged (with support if necessary from the Virtual Ward), or moved to a ward equipped for a longer spell of care. The hospital does have a dedicated car park. The virtual ward has been established as an enabling multi-disciplinary team to support older people at home. ;b -q The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s). As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides. I'm not a soft person but I was genuinely disgusted with the treatment this woman got. Bradford Chronic diseases of which we could treat the symptoms, but rarely cure. I am a diabetic patient at Bradford royal infirmary. So when I first read about Covid-19 in the medical journals, my 25 years of outbreak experience started flashing red lights and screaming alarms. The step(s) is/are located leading down from the car park to the Smith Lane Main Entrance. The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair. The drop-off point is located outside the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance. 0000031361 00000 n There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to exit the stairwell on all floors. or call us on 0845 113 0012, Response from 0000079249 00000 n visibility, This means that some features of Care Opinion won't work, We recommend you enable JavaScript in your browser and then. Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings. Menu )E$KFOZv^5;)"LD"13,YoTzE/u? The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm. There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital. Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls. Alternative format documents can be provided in advance of attending hospital including braille, large print and different languages. Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm). She was practically begging to be seen and the nurse just said "the wait is 4-7 hrs".It's a sad indictment of the modern nhs when patients and relatives are the only people willing to give any palliative care to this woman. The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in). Continue towards the rear of the foyer, past reception to the main hospital corridor. 5 years ago. Access to Duckworth Lane is via gate 2. Kind regards 0000081949 00000 n 0000063900 00000 n Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request. Who has Care Opinion told about this story? Was on an assessment trolley 11 hours and as their were no beds on the ward a full size bed was brought into the bay after 11 hrs until a bed on the ward was available. Although my surgery happened three days ago and technically I was under my GP care they invited me to the ward and changed my dressing which was stuck to my wound. Visitors/siblings should not attend if they have a temperature, cough, vomiting, diarrhoea or any other infection. Visit https://www.careopinion.org.uk There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below. Access to Ward 3 is via the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. The height of the towel dispenser is 150cm. Every single one of them were amazing! An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available. My husband was admitted on the morning of 22 January, the nurses , doctors and all staff in this ward , the care he was given was to the highest level , they work so hard, and all are . Could send me to a&e or GP. #"TXqcRTui202Bn&.zgX^AGtfVu?G$YOPHxM.H`Qp;?Yd]$FvLoI)C_T*ujDyY_b=9\s4um/,SDGlY&"_UaXWKLu-qVQD'^Z_s!0Nk>k]ecyZCe8jL5IqzVi T-ju}\kAVme) 0<7m@z/oY9xoo;7;.KjDi>*Sr=#R255Y,?#! Although my surgery happened three days ago and technically I was under my GP care they invited me to the ward and changed my . 2023 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in the foyer of the Main Hospital building. V9v,$sqhC6}xO` Xz There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s). We do take all feedback seriously and use it to improve the care we provide. The tap type is lever. Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level one, next to the Main Hospital reception. Wards M3 & M4 All patients can have two visits each day of up to an hour from two people between 1-7pm, bookable directly with the ward. An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available. visibility, This means that some features of Care Opinion won't work, We recommend you enable JavaScript in your browser and then. There is not a hearing assistance system. The services that stop here are the 617, 618, 620 and 680. This is an attempt through the experiences of a single hospital to tell some of them. %PDF-1.4 % The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor. The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01274 364 021. Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s). 0000079328 00000 n The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 600cm. Ward 3 - admissions and assessment. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance. 0000054095 00000 n Our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up. The lateral transfer space on the right is 98cm. There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park. The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor). Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls. Unfortunately my experience was one in which I do not wish to encounter again, women who have suffered a miscarriage or recurrent miscarriages should not be placed in a waiting room with women who are accessing other maternity services, antenatal class and more. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 0000094719 00000 n The door(s) open(s) away from you (push). Catherine, by Anonymous - Posted on 19 February 2023, Whats really the point of an A and E , if the emergencies of patients dont seem urgent to the hospital. There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk. There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift. . Anyway, I dont get sick often so my experience in hospitals is very close to none .. but if this is what an A and E is supposed to be, you might asleep stay at home and just die in pain, cuz I dont see the difference between dying at home unattended and dying at the A and E unattended The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good. The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. @BTHFT. Ive never been to hospital before so this was very scary for me and the staff just made my stay there as least stressful and scary as possible! Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance. I share the fear and turmoil of my colleagues as they face the biggest threat to their lives and the lives of their loved ones, putting themselves at risk on the NHS frontline. I was on ward 20 BRI .. id like to thank the surgeon & staff for an excellent job .. very very impressed the NHS Deserves massive pay increases without any doubt .. its changed my life .. thank you, Report review titled Urology as unsuitable, Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback whilst recovering from your surgery. There is a list of floor services available within the lift. 0000084471 00000 n The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. To enable us to do this please could you contact our Patient Experience Service (PALS) on 01274 364810 or by emailing patient.experience@bthft.nhs.uk. Access to the main hospital is via Gate 6. There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors. There are lighter moments as well, including an investigation to get to the bottom of the strange case of the choir that coughed in January! The dimensions of the washroom are 200cm x 190cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 3in). There was a minimal security presence which added to the joy of waiting in the bri. As the virus spread inexorably to my wards I knew more than most what was in store, and began a diary and daily recording for the BBC to capture the impact of the epidemic on the staff and patients. Yet, with so much political debate, speculation and disagreement amongst specialists, and factual information to convey, thousands of human stories have been lost. BRI should be proud of their hard working and extremely friendly staff on ward 8. My every need was met seamlessly. To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below. A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital. 0000002229 00000 n There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward. The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. With smiles on their faces and great professionalism. Catherine, by Jamie Gabbutt - Posted on 24 March 2023. 0000076354 00000 n If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Shocking, Visited Accident and emergency services on February 2023, Report review titled Whats the point of an A and E as unsuitable, Apologies for the delayed response to your post - I have only recently taken up the role of responding to posts on Care Opinion. The ramp/slope is located leading from the accessible parking to the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. or call us on 0845 113 0012, Response from Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s). There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward. The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin. The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Smith Lane Entrances. It was coming at exponential speed: first gradually and then very suddenly. As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left. Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the foyer of the Main Hospital building. *Qei3Z9Ue-I*C/ztt,=e[tE0>eF$b8rZi>d"Q:rFC6.g1,)mbP$TYRhEL6MY"TNY :/ n1v>DI There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people. I am a medical doctor and an epidemiologist. I arrived on Tuesday 10am into the assessment area of Ward 20 by referral from my G.P for suspected Pancreatitis. Im not impressed and I will be leaving. The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk. Despite the 1h wait to be seen the advice received was valuable. There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward. 0000078848 00000 n As a Trust we value all patient feedback and would like to investigate the concerns you have raised. There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift. Big thank you to ward 8 staff who allowed me to attend the ward on Sunday night after I rang them for advise regarding my stiches post surgery. It is a mixer tap. 0000054360 00000 n A highly infectious disease that was spreading rapidly, not confined to poor countries but on the march. The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm). Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm. There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the main hospital corridor Level 1. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. - we'll pass your stories to the people in health and social care who can make a difference. There is a list of floor services available within the lift. I was very sorry to hear your comments about your experience attending our Accident & Emergency Department. There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people. NEW visiting arrangements have been announced for Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The lift is located at the Smith Lane Entrances.
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