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The Delivery Suite

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

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Getting To (The Delivery Suite)

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.

Entrance (The Delivery Suite/Maternity Triage/Pre-Operative Assessment)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter the Maternity entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (The Delivery Suite/Maternity Triage/Pre-Operative Assessment)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the left after entering the Delivery Suite/Maternity Triage/Pre-Operative Assessment entrance.
  • The distance from the Delivery Suite/Maternity Triage/Pre-Operative Assessment entrance is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) 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.
  • 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.
  • The seating is fixed.

Ward (The Delivery Suite)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 8 side rooms available.
    • There are 8 beds in total on the ward.
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • 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 119cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 166cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some 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 vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • 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 Level 4 of Maternity.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (The Delivery Suite)

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 7 - Standard Birthing Room)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 7.
  • The room is located to the rear of the right corridor as you enter The Delivery Suite.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 123cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 7 - Standard Birthing Room)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 84cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 302cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 8 - Birthing Pool)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 8.
  • The room is located along the right side corridor as you enter The Delivery Suite, and to the rear on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 129cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the birthing pool is accessed by 2 clearly marked steps.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some 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 200cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The height of the steps to access the birthing pool are 20-22cm.
  • The steps have no handrails.
  • The height of the side of the birthing pool is 34cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 9)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 9 .
  • The room is located along the right sidecorridor as you enter The Delivery Suite, to the rear and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 127cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • 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 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 225cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.