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Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU)

Bassetlaw Hospital, Blyth Road, Worksop, S81 0BD

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Getting To (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit - EPAU)

Parking (Maternity Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of Bassetlaw Hospital, facing Kilton Hill, to the right as you enter the site through Gate 2.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 19 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 480cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the Maternity entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • 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 (Maternity Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of Bassetlaw Hospital, facing Kilton Hill.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • 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 132cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 0 of the hospital.

Department / Service (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit - EPAU)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is located on Level 1 of Maternity.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a bell at a height of 150cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • 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 80cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Consultation / Medical Room (Exam 2)

  • The room surveyed was Exam 2.
  • The room is located on the right as you enter the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU).
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit - EPAU)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU).
  • The distance from Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has lever taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • A baby changing table is available.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 104cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.