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Special Care Baby Unit

Bassetlaw Hospital, Blyth Road, Worksop, S81 0BD

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Getting To (Special Care Baby Unit)

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.

Ward (Special Care Baby Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 176cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Room (Family Room - Robin's Retreat)

  • The room is located along the corridor on the right as you enter the Special Care Baby Unit.
  • The distance from the Special Care Baby Unit entrance is 25m.
  • 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 pictorial and 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television, a play area and a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Family Room - Owl's Hideout)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Special Care Baby Unit.
    • The distance from the Special Care Baby Unit entrance is 11m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 21cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 97cm (width) x 176cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, a shelf and an emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • The door off the ward corridor is 83cm wide, with a high colour contrast.
    • This door leads to a small space, where the doors into the bedroom and the ensuite are.
    • Within the ensuite, the doorway into the toilet cubicle is 67cm wide.
    • The doorway to the shower cubicle is 68cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the shower cubicle are 83cm x 177cm.

Standard Bathroom (Toilet and Shower Room)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor to the right as you enter the Special Care Baby Unit.
  • The distance from the Special Care Baby Unit entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 237cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.