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Central Delivery Suite and Triage

Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

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Getting To (Central Delivery Suite and Triage)

Parking (Women's and Children's Hospital Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the west of the hospital site, off Thorne Road, accessed through Gate 1A.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 251cm (width) x 482cm (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 8m from the Women's and Children's Hospital West entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • 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 a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the East and West entrances to the Women's and Children's Hospital.

Entrance (Women's and Children's Hospital - West Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the west side of the Women's and Children's Hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • 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 are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 127cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Lift (Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left beyond the Women's and Children's Hospital reception.
  • The distance from the Women's and Children's Hospital East Entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 1-6 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 2500kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 138cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 177cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift 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 a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

Ward (Central Delivery Suite and Triage)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a female only ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and consultation rooms.
  • 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 144cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 186cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 186cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mobile hoist on this ward.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Central Delivery Suite and Triage)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the corridor of the Central Delivery Suite and Triage and within the delivery rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the delivery rooms.

Reception (Central Delivery Suite and Triage)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter Central Delivery Suite and Triage.
    • The distance from the Central Delivery Suite and Triage entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • 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 armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (The Nest)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was The Nest.
  • The room is located on the Central Delivery Suite and Triage corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door 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 are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • The doors have 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 medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The room has a birthing pool with stepped access.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Delivery Room 6 Lilac)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the Central Delivery Suite and Triage corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Some 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.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low 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 lever mixer tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Central Delivery Suite and Triage Corridor)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the Central Delivery Suite and Triage corridor.
  • The distance from the Central Delivery Suite and Triage entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held 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 82cm.
  • 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 a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.