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Getting To (Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward)

• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays on South Wharf Road has bollards, step-free level access, a dropped kerb and uneven surfaces.
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• Access to the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward is via the Cambridge Building Main Entrance - Norfolk Place.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
• Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward is located on the first floor of the Clarence Building.
• The Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward is approximately 2m from the Lift 16.
• Enter the Cambridge Building via the Cambridge Building Main Entrance - Norfolk Place, and bypass the stepped level change using the Accessible Lift.
  Turn left along the corridor and enter the Clarence Building via the Ground Floor Cambridge Building to Ground Floor Clarence Building entrance.
  Turn right along the corridor, and then turn right again through the doors opposite the Clarence Building - Praed Street entrance.
  Lift 16 is located on the right after this entrance.
  Take Lift 16 to the first floor.
  Exit the lift, and the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward is on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has a platform lift, a lift, a slight ramp or slope, narrow walkways, doors permanently held open and manual doors.
• 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.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Parking (South Wharf Road)

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• Charges and Restrictions View
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on South Wharf Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

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Entrance (Cambridge Building Main Entrance - Norfolk Place)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Norfolk Place.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• 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 144cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
• The height of the intercom at the second set of doors is 143cm.
• There is stepped access as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 9 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 12cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Cambridge Building.
  The steps after the entrance can be overcome with a platform lift, however at the time of survey, the lift was not working.
  In the event of the lift not working, there is an alternative ramped entrance off Norfolk Place.

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Lift (Cambridge Building Main Entrance - Accessible Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter via the Cambridge Building main entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the Cambridge Building main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 94cm.
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• At the time of survey (June 2025), the lift was out of service.

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Entrance (Ground Floor Cambridge Building to Ground Floor Clarence Building)

• This entrance is located along the ground floor corridor of the Cambridge Building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• 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 142cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Clarence Building.

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Lift (Lift 16)

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor and to the right from the Ground Floor Cambridge Building to Ground Floor Clarence Building internal entrance.
• The distance from the Ground Floor Clarence Building internal entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth 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 high visual contrast.
• Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 169cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 224cm (width) x 126cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• This is the only lift that gives access to the lower ground floor of the Clarence Building.
  This lift is 12m from the Clarence Building - Praed Street entrance, however access at this entrance is stepped.
  Step-free access is via the Cambridge Building main entrance off Norfolk Place.

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Ward (Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a female only ward.
  • There are 2 bays available.
  • There are 10 side rooms available.
  • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• Location and Access View
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 146cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 139cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 149cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Reception / Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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 not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets, a toilet with adaptations and washrooms.
  • The following facilities are available for visitors: a standard toilet.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located in the Cambridge Building.
• Visiting Hours View
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patient)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the Triage bay.
  • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located along the ward corridor, within the Pool Room; and within Delivery Room 10.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard washroom facilities are located along the ward corridor, opposite the Pool Room.
  • Standard shower facilities are located along the ward corridor, opposite Delivery Room 12; and within Delivery Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitor)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the ward corridor, opposite the Pool Room.

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Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Delivery Room 4)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left along the corridor as you enter the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 a single bed.
  • 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: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a height adjustable bed and a flashing fire alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• 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 is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 99cm (width) x 147cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wash basin and a wall mounted toilet roll holder available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual 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 lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Pool Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; the Pool Room.
• The room is located to the left on the corridor as you enter the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward.
• The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open and 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 high 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 81cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The height of the birthing pool is 75cm.
  
• The room contains a standard toilet and wash basin.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Triage)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; the Triage Consultation Room.
• The room is located to the left as you enter the Triage bay.
• The most accessible route to the room has doors permanently held open, step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not 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 170cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Triage)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating area is located on the right as you enter the Triage bay.
  • The most accessible route has narrow walkways, doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not 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 with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Bathroom (Patient Shower Room)

• The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward, opposite Delivery Room 12.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has doors permanently held open, narrow openings, step-free level access, narrow walkways and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm.
• Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 321cm (width) x 124cm (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 194cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted towel dispenser, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted toilet roll holder available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: an emergency alarm and a mirror.
• The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are lever mixer.
• There is a shower seat.

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Standard Bathroom (Patient Bathroom)

• The bathroom surveyed is located to the left along the corridor as you enter the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 280cm (width) x 84cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• There is a wall mounted towel dispenser, a wash basin, a wall mounted toilet roll holder and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
• The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
• The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: an emergency alarm and a mirror.
• The bathroom has a clinical waste bin and a pedal bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower.
• The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
• There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
• The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Patient Toilet - No Transfer Space)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Triage bay.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 118cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • 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 pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitor Toilet)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located to the left as you enter the Aleck Bourne 1 - Labour Ward.
• The distance from the ward entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.