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Antenatal Clinic

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 6DA

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Getting To (Antenatal Clinic)

Parking (Women's and Newborn Unit Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right as you enter via Gate 5 to the rear of the hospital, just off Smith Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 224cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 121cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 31m from the Women's & Newborn Unit Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Blue Badge holders can scan their Blue Badge at a payment machine to receive free parking.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park and inside the main hospital building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Women's and Newborn Unit - Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, to the left after entering the hospital grounds via Gate 5.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 215cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Department / Service (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Antenatal Clinic is located on Level 2 of the Women's and Newborn Unit.
    • 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 145cm.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • The unlocked door is permanently held open.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the right side of the reception seating area and along the main department corridor, on the right.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Antenatal Clinic Entrance.
    • The distance from the Antenatal Clinic Entrance is 1m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Tests)

  • The room surveyed was Blood Tests.
  • The room is located along the main department corridor, on the right side.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • 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.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 7)

  • The room surveyed was Room 7.
  • The room is located at the end of the main department corridor, on the right side.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the reception seating area.
    • The distance from the Antenatal Clinic Entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 157cm (width) x 254cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 129cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.