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Community Women's Health Service

Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, Mile End, London, E1 4DG

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Getting To (Community Women's Health Service)

Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds, in front of Block 5.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 464cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 151cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital grounds, in front of the main entrance.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 192cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 174cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor and to block 5.

Lift (Lift 11)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the very end of the corridor on the right side of the hospital, within block 8.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 115m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy slope and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor and third floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Community Women's Health Service)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Community Women's Health Service is located on the third floor of Block 8.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 144cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 8 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Community Women's Health Service)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor and within the Sylvia Pankhurst Suite.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Reception (Community Women's Health Service)

  • The reception is located to the right from the Community Women's Health Service entrance.
  • The distance from the Community Women's Health Service entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Seating Area (Waiting Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting room is located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Sylvia Pankhurst Suite)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Sylvia Pankhurst Suite.
  • The room is located at the rear of the Community Women's Health Service.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Rooms)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 5.
  • The room is located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is pictorial and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Pod)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Pod.
  • The room is located ahead from the Community Women's Health Service entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Community Women's Health Service corridor.
    • The distance from the Community Women's Health Service entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 350cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 268cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 128cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.