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Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, Paddington, London, W2 1NY

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Getting To (Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine)

  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking bays on South Wharf Road has step-free level access, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb and bollards.
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  • Access to Aleck Bourne 2 West Ward - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine is via the Cambridge Building Main Entrance - Norfolk Place.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine is located on the second floor of the Clarence Building.
  • Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine is approximately 47m 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 third floor.
    Exit the lift, and enter the Aleck Bourne 2 - Postnatal Ward on the left.
    Turn right and go straight ahead along the ward corridor.
    Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine is straight ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a lift, a platform lift, a slight ramp or slope, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • 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; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (South Wharf Road)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ward (Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 2 bays available.
    • There is 1 side room available.
    • There are 11 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include 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 not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the ground floor of the Cambridge Building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine)

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located straight ahead and to the right as you enter Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine.
    • Standard washroom facilities are located on the right as you enter Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer and Wheel-in Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter Aleck Bourne 2 West - Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 298cm (width) x 162cm (depth) and there is 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 192cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 91cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 138cm 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 bathroom has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste 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.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm 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.