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Gynaecology Emergency Care

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

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Getting To (Gynaecology Emergency Care)

  • The most accessible route from the South Wharf Road parking has uneven surfaces, a very easy slope and a dropped kerb.
  • Access to Gynaecology Emergency Care is via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Gynaecology Emergency Care is located on the second floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
  • Gynaecology Emergency Care is approximately 20m from the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother main lift bank.
  • Enter via the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building entrance and proceed ahead past the main reception desk.
    Turn right into the lift lobby and take a lift to the second floor.
    On exiting the lift, head in the direction of Endoscopy, then turn right.
    Turn left down the corridor signed to Gynaecology Emergency Care.
    The entrance to Gynaecology Emergency Care is ahead and on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and a lift.
  • 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; standard toilets.
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Parking (South Wharf Road)

Entrance (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on South Wharf Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • The height of the intercom at the second set of doors is 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Building.

Lift (Main Lift Bank)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right past the reception as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground to tenth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 272cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • There are 7 lifts in total in this area.

Seating Area (Corridor Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located on the corridor immediately outside the department.
    • The most accessible route has 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 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 chairs with armrests.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Department / Service (Gynaecology Emergency Care)

  • Location and Access View
    • Gynaecology Emergency Care is located on the second floor of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother building.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a buzzer at a height of 113cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 146cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • 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 provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor of the building, opposite the security office and round the corner.

Reception (Gynaecology Emergency Care)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the left from the Gynaecology Emergency Care entrance.
  • The distance from the Gynaecology Emergency Care is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 3.
  • The room is located off the Gynaecology Emergency Care waiting area.
  • 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 are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 164cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: 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 even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the corridor on the right before the Gynaecology Emergency Care entrance.
  • The distance from Gynaecology Emergency Care entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The door requires a number code, which can be acquired from the Gynaecology Emergency Care reception.
    The height of the keypad is 142cm.
    There is a slot for handing through urine samples, at a height of 114cm.