Access Guide
Getting To (Antenatal Clinic)
- This route starts at the Gledhow Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop-off.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
- This route also has bollards.
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- Access to this department is via the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This department is located on level 4 of the Glenhow Wing.
- The department is approximately 18m from Gledhow Wing - Lifts 39 to 42.
- Enter the hospital via the Gledhow Wing entrance. Follow the corridor ahead and slightly to the right until you reach the lift lobby.
- Take a lift to level 4.
- Exit the lift to the left and the entrance to the Antenatal Clinic will be in the far corner of the lift lobby.
- This route to the department has a lift.
- Doors are held open along this route.
- The flooring is shiny 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: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Gledhow Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop-off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left of the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 19m from the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- This route has bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the right as you face the Gledhow Wing entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Gledhow Wing Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of Gledhow Wing at the northern end of the hospital site.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 or ramp at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the Gledhow Wing.
Lift (Gledhow Wing - Lifts 39 to 42)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Gledhow Wing.
- The distance from the Gledhow Wing entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Levels 0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour 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 146cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Department / Service (Antenatal Clinic)
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Location and Access
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- Antenatal Clinic is located on level 4 of the Gledhow 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 are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors to 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 is background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Antenatal Clinic)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located opposite reception in the female standard toilets.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the reception desk.
- Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located opposite reception and next to waiting area 2.
Reception (Antenatal Clinic)
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Location
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- The reception is located on the left as you enter.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic entrance is 5m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Waiting Area 1)
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Location and Access
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- Waiting Area 1 is located to the right and then along the corridor to the left after entering the Antenatal Clinic.
- 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 armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is background noise in this area.
Seating Area (Waiting Area 2)
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Location and Access
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- Waiting Area 2 is located to the rear of the department.
- 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 is background noise in this area.
Room (Counselling Room)
- The room is located to the right and then along the corridor to the left after entering the Antenatal Clinic.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic entrance is 39m.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- 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 flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Tests)
- The room surveyed was Blood Tests.
- The room is located opposite waiting area 1.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Examination Room 4)
- The room surveyed was Examination Room 4.
- The room is located opposite the waiting area 1.
- 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 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 74cm.
- 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 186cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Antenatal Day Unit)
- The room surveyed was Antenatal Day Unit.
- The room is located along the corridor opposite reception.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy 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 186cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (The Grace Ferguson Room)
- The room surveyed was the Grace Ferguson Room.
- The room is located along the corridor opposite reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables and 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)
- The room surveyed was Consultation Room.
- The room is located along the corridor opposite reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not 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 207cm.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Imaging Room (Ultrasound 3)
- The room surveyed was Ultrasound 3.
- The room is located opposite Waiting Area 2.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 away from 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.
- 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 184cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Imaging Room (Fetal Assessment Unit - Scan Room 2)
- The room surveyed was Fetal Assessment Unit - Scan Room 2.
- The room is located on the right along the corridor opposite reception.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Imaging Room
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- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- 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 175cm.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located within the female standard toilets opposite reception.
- The distance from the Antenatal Clinic entrance is 16m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- 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 86cm.
- There is a second door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 161cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
