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Getting To (Women's Health Unit)

• This route starts at the Women's and Newborn Unit Car Park.
• The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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• Access to this department is via the Women's and Newborn Unit Entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• This department is located on Level 3 of the Women's and Newborn Unit.
• The department is approximately 3m from Lift 1.
• Enter via the Women's and Newborn Unit Entrance and turn right.
• Follow this corridor to the end and turn left.
• Proceed ahead to the lifts on the right.
• Take a lift to Level 3.
• Exit the lift and continue ahead and the Women's Health Unit Entrance is located straight ahead.
• This route to the department has a lift.
• Doors are held open along this route.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
• There are resting areas along this route to the department.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
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Parking (Women's and Newborn Unit Car Park)

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• 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.

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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.

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Lift (Lift 1)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the building.
• The distance from the Women's and Newborn - Main Entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels 0 - 5 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1950kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 119cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 157cm (width) x 236cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Department / Service (Women's Health Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Women's Health Unit is located on Level 3 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 150cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • One of the doors 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 moveable physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a mobile hoist in this area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Women's Health Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the department on the right side, and to the right of the Gynaecology Clinic - Staff Base.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right side of the main department corridor.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within each of the examination rooms.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations to the right of the Gynaecology Clinic - Staff Base.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located along the main department corridor, to the right.

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Reception (Women's Health Unit)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located along the main department corridor, on the right side.
  • The distance from the Women's Health Unit Entrance is 20m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Reception (Gynaecology Clinic - Nurses Station)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located at the end of the department corridor, straight ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the Women's Health Unit Entrance is 46m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is 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 bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Seating Area (Waiting Room 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • Waiting Room 1 is located immediately to the left as you enter the department.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 3)

• The room surveyed was Examination Room 3.
• The room is located on the left side of the main department corridor.
• 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 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 requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• The door has a low 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 171cm.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 4)

• The room surveyed was Consultation Room 4.
• 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.
• 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 requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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 and patterned.
• 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 176cm.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 5)

• The room surveyed was Consultation Room 5.
• 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.
• 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a low 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.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Some seating is fixed.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (PTNS Suite)

• The room surveyed was PTNS Suite.
• The room is located along the main department corridor, on the left 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 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 86cm.
• 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.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room 4)

• The room surveyed was Clinic Room 4.
• The room is located at the very end of the 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.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• 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 187cm.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.

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Standard Shower Facilities

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• Access View
  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located along the main department corridor, on the right side.
  • The distance from the Women's Health Unit Entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access to the shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is also a coat hook and an emergency alarm available.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the department, on the right side.
  • The distance from the Women's Health Unit Entrance is 49m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• 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 a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium 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 82cm 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 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium 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 131cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
  • 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 and unshaded light sources.