inaccuracy or intrusion, then please I will ensure that your comments are passed to our Urology Surgical Team and I am sure that they will be appreciative of your very positive feedback. 0000084471 00000 n I appreciate the staff have to deal with some idiots but they all seemed unapproachable and unwilling to to help anybody, even a lady who was clearly in lots of pain, distress and very poory. The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor. This was clearly something different. Copyright 2023 AccessAble. 0000070235 00000 n In my experience sitting in a waiting room amongst multiple pregnant women with a television screen that relayed pregnancy and newborn advice was traumatic and insensitive to say the least. The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is poor. Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s). The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance. I will be forever grateful for everything the hospital has done for me, and Im hoping I will make a good recovery now Im home. Wishing you a speedy recovery, There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift. Access from the city centre is via the B6144 and Toller Lane. All patients are triaged/ assessed initially by a healthcare professional and will be prioritised according to how urgent their condition is. There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift. Bradford worries about the whack-a-mole mallet, The older doctors risking their lives to battle Covid-19. PhZgFciSdz[C. sh.-C2tWvyTN:IX1:fGIIIo~+8y$hWLM;xbrjC4e#!g7pBn'#'oB-yr5%^gn/1| Enter through the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. Have you experienced something like this, here or elsewhere? Telephone: 01274 323200, Westbourne Green Community Hospital 0000054095 00000 n 0000085888 00000 n There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance. As a trust you need to take accountability and consider the way you may be contributing to poorer mental health. Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length. Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length. I am a medical doctor and an epidemiologist. Admitted to ward 20 assessment bay. The dimensions of the lift are 128cm x 278cm. Would have been polite for him to say good evening at least. Please report any comments that break our rules. There is stepped access at this entrance. From today, changes include both parents being allowed to visit the children's ward at the same time. Thank you again. Access to the Women and Newborn areas of Bradford Royal Infirmary are serviced via Smith Lane Gate 5. There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower. Firstly I want to thank the consultant and other healthcare professionals during my visit today. The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. There is not a hearing assistance system. I do hope you received treatment for your burn and would invite you to contact our Patient Experience Service (PALS) to discuss your experience in more detail on 01274 364810 or by emailing patient.experience@bthft.nhs.uk. As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left. The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor. The lift controls are 104cm - 114cm from the floor. 0000001613 00000 n 0000042918 00000 n The virtual ward has been established as an enabling multi-disciplinary team to support older people at home. There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. BRI should be proud of their hard working and extremely friendly staff on ward 8. My diaries offer a birds eye view of the unfolding crisis, starting on March 12, four days before the Government launched the first of its daily briefings on the coronavirus response. Bradford Royal Infirmary MapBradford Teaching HospitalsNHS Foundation TrustTo Daisy HillGate 5PublicParkingDisabledParkingStaffParkingLevel 0 Public ToiletsLevel 1 . I have been trying to get out on a pump for years now and doing everything they ask me to do to get on one and every time I ask theres a new excuse, even though they know I struggle with my diabetes. 0000089853 00000 n NEW visiting arrangements have been announced for Bradford Teaching Hospitals. #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek; talking about #mentalhealth problems before, during & after pregnancy Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls. 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. If our guide needs updating - just let us know using this form. Here are the visiting arrangements for each ward: All patients can have two visits each day of up to an hour from two people, bookable directly with the ward. The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good. Will universities be able to avoid spreading the virus? 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. Visits should take place between 2-7pm, giving consideration to protect meal times. Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. 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 tap type is lever. The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in). on the right to withdraw consent, can be found in the website's privacy policy. Who has Care Opinion told about this story? There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 3. There is a chair with armrests on both sides. %PDF-1.4 % 0000086137 00000 n There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door. There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side. B> qP`mV7%Q>BWLc|T}S= b{]mA1ZfU6/I21}EuNJc2]!+rxBF#6G4QUYcHI}`eoq>WP4k(b)3NauRtSmzyxv0#[P 0000042499 00000 n Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps. . Ward 3 Telephone: 01274 364355. The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor. They will help direct you to the most appropriate service. The lift is located at the Smith Lane Entrances. The lateral transfer space on the right is 98cm. Ward 23 is/are located on level two of the Main Hospital building. 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. 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), Reception (Main Reception - Ward 23), Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer), 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. 0000080543 00000 n As a Trust we value all patient feedback as an opportunity to help us keep improving our services. I'd never had surgery before, never stayed in hospital so I was anxious and fearful. Thank you! - we'll pass your stories to the people in health and social care who can make a difference. Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs. Review titled Bradford Royal Infirmary Replied on 20 April 2022. ". There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet. 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. 0000063627 00000 n The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level one, next to the Main Hospital reception. There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use. Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls. Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings. The entrance to Ward 23 is located on the left. The step(s) is/are located leading down from the car park to the Smith Lane Main Entrance. The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0,1,2,3. To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below. There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle. Telephone: 01274 202485, Westwood Park Community Hospital This accessible toilet is located on the main ward corridor. The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings. So that we can help you get the information about your MRI scan, I would like to encourage you to contact our Patient Experience Service (PALS) on 01274 364810 or by emailing patient.experience@bthft.nhs.uk and they will be able to find out what is happening with your referral for your scan. Volunteers do not receive disability awareness / equality training. The lighting levels at the reception point are good. no reason was given. There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward. The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings. I take on the role of a medical detective to trace the spread from local choirs to family funerals super-spreading events that infected dozens of people in rapid succession with often tragic consequences. 2023 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door. The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in). There is a/are door(s) into the room / area. It is a mixer tap. There is level access to this accessible toilet. Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm). There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm 150cm in front of the lift. Visits can be extended at the discretion of the ward manager. The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor. The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people. Access to the Women and Newborn areas of Bradford Royal Infirmary are serviced via Smith Lane Gate 5. Ward 20 and Ward 8. Access from the city centre is via the B6144 and Toller Lane. There are several Pay and Display Car parks around the Hospital. This is not the level of care we aspire to deliver and although our nurses and doctors work incredibly hard to deliver a high standard of emergency care within the 24 hour period, on this occasion you have highlighted we have not provided the care and attention required during your ED stay. The dimensions of the lift are 160 cm x 140cm. The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you). The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park. The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is poor. There is a chair with armrests on both sides. Best wishes Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training. 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! I was sorry to hear your feedback about your experience with Diabetic Care at Bradford Royal Infirmary. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 0000077784 00000 n Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. There is a list of floor services available within the lift. There is not a hearing assistance system. The step(s) is/are located leading from Smith Lane to the Smith Lane Main Entrance. The floors which are accessible by this lift are Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance and Smith Lane Main Entrance to the Main Hospital reception foyer. Above all, it is a unique social and medical history of the greatest threat to humanity in 100 years. Report review titled Amazing staff!! 0000076423 00000 n All visitors to wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) and St Lukes Hospital are reminded they must wear a mask to protect the patients and staff from the spread of Covid-19 and other infections. In the assessment bay I witnessed a nurse going from one patient to the other . There are also 2 electric vehicle charging points in this car park. There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side. There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point. The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance. The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm. I will ensure that your feedback is shared with the staff from the Eye Clinic and also our Voluntary Services Lead. Bradford Royal Infirmary 4 years ago. With best wishes As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right. There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s). The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in). The drop-off point is located outside the Smith Lane Accessible Parking entrance. There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward. Catherine, by Jamie Gabbutt - Posted on 24 March 2023. Ward 3 - admissions and assessment. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Enter through the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings. Chronic diseases of which we could treat the symptoms, but rarely cure. A burn on my leg, all I need really, is an assessment, and guidance on how to deal with it going forward. The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm. The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you). 8hrs .. from 10pm to 6am and as I am typing this I still havent been seen by a practician that can actually help. Others have returned home to families or streets which had lost loved ones. I follow the patients from their death-defying survival stories back to where they first became infected. While we returned to the UK to continue as NHS doctors we maintained a life-long link to Africa: when a call went out in 2014 for NHS volunteers to help contain the Ebola epidemic in West Africa I worked with the British army to set up an Ebola Treatment Centre in the middle of rural Sierra Leone and running it with a team of international staff. I grew up with a yearning for excitement and adventure. To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below. I went to the bri on the 5th march after an accident at work, I had to have a pretty major operation on my wrist and from walking into the hospital to leaving I cant rate the staff enough! Our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Twice I had a run in with the receptionist who wouldn't allow me to sit with my partner even though it was with in visiting hours. 0000079249 00000 n We value all patient feedback and would encourage you to contact our Patient Experience Service (PALS) on 01274 364810 or by emailing patient.experience@bthft.nhs.uk and they will be able to discuss your concerns in more detail. Visited Accident and emergency services on March 2023, Report review titled Uncompassionate as unsuitable, Apologies for the delay in responding to your post. The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet. The car park is located at the rear of the hospital site, to the right of the Smith Lane Accessible Parking, enter via Gate 6. Visitors should not attend if they have a temperature, cough, vomiting, diarrhoea or any other infection. The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good. As the pandemic spreads I examine its impact in the hospital and in Bradford itself a proud city which Ive grown to love and which I now know so well. The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Ward 23 entrance. For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide. Wife was admitted with new born who was in for observation. About: ", "The most urgent research race in living memory". ~+t>b}*oEW>v;PizVFHm _{FK3%`$kSXpZ< /~? The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good. Catherine. There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital. The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor. The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. BD9 6RJ, Posted via There was a minimal security presence which added to the joy of waiting in the bri. Ward 21, professional, caring, empathetic, patient, knowledgeable and dedicated. Photo: Pishdaad Modaressi, Severely ill - and still made to quarantine in a hotel, How the virus has changed our sleep patterns. Bradford Royal Infirmary has not yet replied. #"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,?#! !@B|H! 1fz(dp#S\vdTXh\^6i^6g[;P!3UX95HfDeFb,i&;bC&I/(;'x $2_>4B5p6Qzu;-6[_#7okb1Ql$CZIluFmF2cBh$X{PJ!Un3OO The sad part is I have a daughter that I left at home the entire night because it was urgent. 0000001336 00000 n The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). 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. The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet. Eccleshill Community Hospital Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm. Access to the main hospital is via Gate 6. The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in). All patients can have one visit each day of up to an hour from two people, bookable directly with the ward (with the exception if the patient is end-of-life). There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance. The NHS Front Line. 0000081949 00000 n Access to Duckworth Lane is via gate 2. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Bradford Royal Infirmary is located on Duckworth Lane. The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good. The entrance area/door is clearly signed. If our guide needs updating - just let us know using this form. on the right to withdraw consent, can be found in the website's privacy policy. Ward 29 Telephone: 01274 366765. Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the foyer of the Main Hospital building. The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving. The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair. There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift. 0000020816 00000 n I am very sorry to hear of the poor experience you had whilst attending our accident and emergency department. Accessibility Please see the AccessAble pages on Ward 3 at Bradford Royal Infirmary and accessible parking.Information on general car parking at the hospital is available here. The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors. Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance. The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Main Hospital Entrance. The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked. The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in). For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide. Catherine, by David holstead - Posted on 15 April 2023, Recently I had surgery for a stricture in my urethra etc under general ansphetic , I woke up with a bag fitted , but changed to flip flow . There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people. The hand sanitiser is not in a suitable position for wheelchair users. review titled Very disappointed lack of communication, review titled Whats the point of an A and E, review titled Useless and I want to leave. 0000089392 00000 n The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. (Purple), High . Ward 31 Telephone: 01274 . I feel like they only care about the money and as for having a go at me for my blood sugar going wild (which no diabetic in the world can avoid) they only want to look like the best hospital. 0000094928 00000 n We do take all feedback seriously and use it to improve the care we provide. The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor. 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. The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in). Access from the city centre is via the B6144 and Toller Lane. The post code for a Sat Nav is BD9 6RJ. There is/are 28 bed(s) on this ward in total. ,[ _@. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 110cm. They tell their heart-breaking stories of bravery and creativity in the face of great adversity with remarkable candor. The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good. Study shows one-in-three children have rarely been leaving the house, Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please. trailer <<4D5BFED4DA5A4D848008260A122D1D86>]/Prev 143769>> startxref 0 %%EOF 67 0 obj <>stream There is a guy that has been here since 4pm, its currently 6:44am .. dude is sitting next to me sleeping. The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet. There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park. Access to Ward 23 is via the Smith Lane Accessible Parking Entrance. Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick? Yet a After ten years of training, we married and set off to run a rural African hospital, where we dealt with cholera epidemics in the worst droughts in living history, and experienced at first hand the devastating tsunami of HIV/AIDS as it swept through the continent. . 0000077515 00000 n Access to the main hospital is via Gate 6. The height of the towel dispenser is 145cm (4ft 9in). The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor. visibility, This means that some features of Care Opinion won't work, We recommend you enable JavaScript in your browser and then. There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point. or call us on 0845 113 0012, Response from Continue towards the rear of the foyer, past reception to the Main Hospital corridor. It describes the inventiveness of our doctors in using home CPAP machines to save lives in hospital and donated alcohol from gin distilleries to sterilise our respirators. All staff on ward 20 were excellent, they were very pleasant, it did take till 7pm to get a bed on Ward 20 from the assessment area, but I fully . The hospital does have a dedicated car park.

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