Further visits to Wishaw General and after having raised concerns about poor sign on here nearly two years ago it is worrying to see this has not changed. When previously raised on patient opinion there was a change planned but no 'sign' of this having happened.
When entering the hospital signs are very confusing to find each departments etc. When leaving wards it is very confusing to get from one department/ ward to another or to the exit. This is especially difficult as there is very little evidence of dementia friendly signage. In addition considering the hospital currently has some wards for dementia/ older adults it remains worrying that the communal areas are not dementia friendly for example on stairwells bannisters are the same colours as wall making this very difficult for someone with dementia/ sight problems to identify where the banister is.
Other concerns relate to the lack of provision for individuals with mobility problems for example there are very long corridors to navigate around yet nowhere in these corridors where individuals can have a seat. I am aware there is potential fire safety issues with seats around but there could be provision for example folding seats attached to walls etc
"Poor signage, not dementia friendly or provision for mobility issues"
About: University Hospital Wishaw University Hospital Wishaw Wishaw ML2 0DP
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Update posted by stueypot (a carer) 6 years ago
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