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Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology

Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS

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Getting To (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays off Du Cane Road has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb and bollards.
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  • Access to Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology is via the hospital main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology is located on the second floor of the main hospital building, in Zone D.
  • Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology is approximately 4m from the Zone D lift.
  • Enter via the hospital main entrance and continue straight ahead, passing the reception desk and carrying onto the main hospital corridor.
    Turn left along the main corridor and continue straight ahead, passing Zone C until you reach Zone D on the right.
    Enter Zone D and take the lift to the second floor.
    Upon exiting the lift, turn right and Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology is located directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Du Cane Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Du Cane Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 330cm (width) x 520cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without 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 not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located opposite the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
    • There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Du Cane Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of double automatic doors.
    The third set of doors open by sliding.
    The width of the opening is 150cm.
    The third set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of the main hospital corridor.

Lift (Zone D)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the corridor in Zone D.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 68m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 102cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology)

  • Location and Access View
    • Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology is located on the second floor of the main hospital building, in Zone D.
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    • 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 133cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 121cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 130cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 132cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the patient waiting area, and along the main department corridor and on the left.
    • The transfer space varies from right hand transfer and no transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations off the patient waiting area.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located within Scan Rooms 2 and 3.

Reception (Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology department.
  • The distance from the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 103cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Seating Area (Patient Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The patient waiting area is located to the rear of the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology department corridor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinic Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
  • The room is located to the left as you enter the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 220cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • 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 and unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
  • The room is located to the right before reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (Scan Room)

  • The room surveyed was; Scan Room 3.
  • The room is located to the rear of the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology department corridor and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 with a medium visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 145cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some furniture is fixed.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a washroom located within the scanning room.

Room (Quiet Room)

  • The room is located to the right of the reception desk.
  • The distance from the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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 and unshaded light sources.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located within Scan Room 3.
    • The distance from the Scan Room 3 entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 221cm (width) x 237cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 164cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 37cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The height of the step into the shower cubicle is 27cm.
      There is an electric shower chair, however this is no longer operational.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology department corridor and to the left.
    • The distance from the Early Pregnancy and Acute Gynaecology entrance is 16m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.