Access Guide
Parking (Women's and Newborn Unit Car Park)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- 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.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Getting To (Ultrasound Suite)
- The Ultrasound Suite is/are located on the lower ground floor of the Women and New Born Unit.
- Access to the Ultrasound Suite is via the Women and New Born Unit Main Entrance.
- Enter via the Women and New Born Unit Main Entrance.
Immediately turn right and go through a set of double doors.
Continue straight ahead to the rear of the department.
Go through a set of double doors then take the lift to the lower ground floor.
Exit the lift and turn left.
Follow the corridor and go through a set of double doors and down the slight slope.
The Ultrasound Suite is at the end of the corridor on the right. - There is ramped/sloped access to the Ultrasound Suite.
- The Ultrasound Suite is approximately 25m from the lift.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lift and the department/service.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Women's and Newborn Unit Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Women's and Newborn Unit.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 105cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 216cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the Women's and Newborn Unit Main Entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Lift (Lifts 1 and 2)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the main corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Women and Newborn Unit Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0,1,2,3,4,5.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to on the ground floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are 110cm to 115cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 168cm x 237cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Opening Times (Ultrasound)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Ultrasound)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of the Women and New Born Unit.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and to the left as you enter the department.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Ultrasound Suite entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/04/2024.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The height of the controls for the touch screen is between 118cm and 130cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- Some Braille signage is available.
- Some tactile signage is available.
- Some pictorial signage is available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 7.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter the department.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Ultrasound Suite entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 220cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the department.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Ultrasound Suite entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter the department.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Ultrasound Suite entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Women and Newborn Unit link (new tab) - click here.
- Parking at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Toilets at Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Bradford Royal Infirmary link (new tab) - click here.
