Access Guide
Getting To (Clarendon Wing - Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit)
- This route starts at the Clarendon Wing parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
- Access to this department is via the Clarendon Wing accessible entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- This department is located on floor A of the Clarendon Wing.
- The department is approximately 35m from the Clarendon Wing accessible entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Clarendon Wing accessible entrance.
- Proceed straight ahead past the Clarendon Wing Reception and go through set of double doors.
- The entrance to the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit is then directly ahead.
- This route to the department has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the department.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Clarendon Wing Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the wing, at the end of Belmont Grove.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 221cm x 468cm (7ft 3.01in x 15ft 4.25in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Parking signs are provided .
- Parking signs are clearly presented.
- Parking signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
- Parking signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located to the right of the accessible entrance.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (25.4cm) from the Clarendon Wing accessible entrance.
Outside Access (Clarendon Wing Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the wing, at the end of Belmont Grove.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
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Comments
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- The intercom is 92cm to 157cm high.
Clarendon Wing - Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit
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Location and Access
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- The Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit is located on floor A of the Clarendon Wing.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 171cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- One of the doors is held open.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Doors are held open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Clarendon Wing - Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit)
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilets with adaptations are not available.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female toilet facilities, just before the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
- Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left just before the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor just off the main waiting area.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female toilet facilities just before the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
Clarendon Wing - Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead as you enter the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit entrance is 24m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be 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.
Main Seating Area
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located ahead after turning right at the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Scan Waiting Area
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Location and Access
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- The waiting area is located to left of the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Consulting Room 3
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room 3.
- The room is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 188cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this 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.
Scan Room 2
- The room surveyed was Scan Room 2.
- The room is located at the end of the corridor to the right of reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Imaging Room
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- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 176cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables and height adjustable 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.
Phlebotomy Room
- The room surveyed was Phlebotomy Room.
- The room is located at the end of the right hand corridor after going through the main seating area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 193cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Antenatal Day Care Unit
- The room surveyed was Antenatal Day Care Unit.
- The room is located off the main seating area.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- 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.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 191cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Quiet Room
- The room is located off the main waiting area.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- None of the tables are 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
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located on the left just before the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit reception.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit entrance is 44m.
- The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and 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 84cm.
- There is a second door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- Ambulant cubicles do not have vertical grab rails.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides.
- 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 hand dryer.
- A baby changing table is available.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
