Access Guide
Getting To (WHSmith - Maternity)
- The most accessible route from the Maternity Blue Badge parking bays has step-free level access and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to WHSmith - Maternity is via the Maternity entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- WHSmith - Maternity is located on level 4 of Maternity at Northwick Park Hospital.
- WHSmith - Maternity is approximately 14m from the Maternity entrance.
- Enter via the Maternity entrance and turn right.
- Proceed ahead along the corridor and WHSmith will be located on your right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- 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; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Maternity - Blue Badge Holders and Drop-Off Only)
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Car Park
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- 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.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs 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 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.
Eating and Drinking (WHSmith - Maternity)
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Location and Access
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- WHSmith - Maternity is located to the right and ahead after entering the Maternity entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead as you enter WHSmith.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 98cm.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.