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Lunar Birth Centre

West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 6AF

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Getting To (Lunar Birth Centre)

Parking (Car Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left and rear of the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 124cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Blue Badge bays are 20m from the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit entrance.
    • There is a very easy slope and no dropped kerb on this route.
    • The Blue Badge bays are 90m from the Queen Mary Maternity Unit entrance.
    • There are slight slopes and dropped kerbs with tactile paving on this route.
    • There are two concessionary parking spaces towards the front of the car park, which are reserved for parents visiting the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).
    • The concessionary spaces are 30m from the Queen Mary Maternity Unit entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • At the time of survey (July 2025), the payment machines were out of use.
    • Payments are made at the Equans Office (building 30), behind the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit.

Drop-off Point (Queen Mary Women's Health Unit)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is 40m from the Queen Mary Women's Health Unit entrance.
  • The drop-off point is 10m from the Lunar Birth Centre entrance.

Entrance (Lunar Birth Centre Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left hand side of the Queen Mary Maternity Unit.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 139cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Ward (Lunar Birth Centre)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 4 side rooms available.
    • There are 4 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located to the left from the Queen Mary Maternity Unit entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Lunar Birth Centre)

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Delivery Rooms - Room 1)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left from the Lunar Birth Centre main entrance.
    • The distance from the Lunar Birth Centre main entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
    • The top of the mattress is 42cm from the floor.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair and bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • The height of the birthing bath is 76cm.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 106cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 232cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • 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 143cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.