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Maternity Day Assessment Unit - DAU

Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ

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Getting To (Maternity Day Assessment Unit)

Parking (Maternity - Blue Badge Holders and Drop-Off Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the main hospital building and to the right of the Maternity entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 378cm (width) x 572cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the Maternity entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located opposite the Maternity entrance.
    • There are 4 designated drop-off spaces that allows for 30 minutes waiting time.
    • Two of the spaces are for blue badge holders and two are for standard parking.

Entrance (Maternity)

  • This entrance is located to the front left side as you face the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • 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 142cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • The height of the intercom at the second set of doors is 135cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 4 of Maternity.

Lift (Lift 2AA and 2AB - Maternity)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right and then left as you enter via the Maternity entrance.
  • The distance from the Maternity entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Maternity 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 142cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, 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.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • At the time of survey, lift 2AB was out of service.

Department / Service (Maternity Day Assessment Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Maternity Day Assessment Unit is located on Level 6 of Maternity.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • Some 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.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level 4 of Maternity.

Seating Area (Maternity Day Assessment Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located to the left as you enter the Maternity Day Assessment Unit.
    • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room.
  • The room is located to the left as you enter the Maternity Day Assessment Unit, off the seating 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 131cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (DAU 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; DAU 1.
  • The room is located to the right as you enter the Maternity Day Assessment Unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium 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 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is 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.
  • 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 (Maternity Day Assessment Unit)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the right as you enter the Maternity Day Assessment Unit.
  • The distance from the Maternity Day Assessment Unit entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.