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Getting To (Maternity Outpatients Hub)

• The most accessible route from the Main Patient and Visitor Car Park has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to the Maternity Outpatients Hub is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Maternity Outpatients Hub is located on the first floor of the main hospital building, along the right wing corridor.
• The Maternity Outpatients Hub is approximately 43m from the main lifts - 3 and 4.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed straight ahead until you reach the main staircase.
  Turn right along the right wing corridor and the main lifts (3 and 4) will be on the left.
  Take the lift to the first floor.
  Exit the lift and turn left.
  Follow the right wing corridor ahead and the Maternity Outpatients Hub is located on the left.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
• 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; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with transfer on both sides).
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Parking (Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the main hospital building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15+ 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 240cm (width) x 497cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 146cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Some of the dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bays do not have tactile paving.
    There are 2 parent and child parking bays available.
    Patients and visitors can park in any car park located around the hospital site.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • There are barriers upon entry and exit to the hospital site.
    Patients and visitors must take a ticket from the barrier on arrival.
    The height of the ticket button is 117cm.
    The payment machines are currently cash only.
    The height of the payment machine controls is between 112cm-136cm.
    The ticket is needed for the exit barrier.

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of 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 access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 175cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 145cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a third set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open away from you.
  The width of the third set of doors is 186cm and the colour contrast is low.
  There is a fourth set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open by sliding.
  The width of the doors are 193cm and the colour contrast is low.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Main Lifts - 3 and 4)

• The lift surveyed is located at the start of the right wing corridor.
• The distance from the main hospital entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and first floor 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 and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 107cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 170cm (width) x 161cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Department / Service (Maternity Outpatients Hub)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Maternity Outpatients Hub is located on the first floor of the main hospital building, along the right wing corridor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Maternity Outpatients Hub)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located off the reception area, off the maternity outpatient area, within the midwifery consultation rooms, and within the blood room.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the adapted toilet off the maternity outpatients waiting area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located within both community midwifery bays.

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Reception (Maternity Outpatients Hub)

• The reception is located straight ahead from the department entrance and on the right.
• The distance from the Maternity Outpatients Hub entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 103cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Anomaly Scan)

• The Anomaly Scan waiting area is located straight ahead as you enter the department and on the left, just past the reception.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.

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• 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Maternity Outpatients)

• The Maternity Outpatients waiting area is located down the corridor ahead of the department entrance, then on the left after the reception.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.

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• Location and Access View
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Lotus Midwifery Team - Consultation Room)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 1.
• The room is located just off the maternity outpatients waiting area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• 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 129cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Midwife Consultation Room)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Midwife Consultation Room.
• The room is located straight ahead from the department entrance and down the corridor to the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 110cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high 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 78cm.
• 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.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• 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.
• There is a toilet with adaptations within this room.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Doctor's Consultation Room)

• There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
• The room is located straight ahead from the department entrance and down the corridor to the left.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 with a high 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 78cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
• 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Blood Room.
• The room is located to the rear left of the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 with a high 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 78cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
• 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, with unshaded light sources.
• There is a toilet with adaptations within the room.

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Seating Area (Community Clinic)

• The Community Clinic waiting area is at the rear of the department and opposite the nurses' station.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.

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• Location and Access View
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Community Midwifery Hub Bay)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Community Midwifery Hub.
• The room is located to the rear of the department, to the right of the nurses' station.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• 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 114cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• 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.
• 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 182cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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 size of the space.
• There is a similar room located to the left of the nurses' station.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Community Midwifery Hub Bay - Shower Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located within the Community Midwifery Hub bay.
  • The distance from the Community Midwifery Hub entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 277cm (width) x 166cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 134cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 154cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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 47cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a small lip to access the shower unit.
    There is a similar bathroom with adaptations in the bay located to the left of the nurse's station.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Anomaly Scan Waiting Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead from the department entrance and on the left, off the anomaly scan waiting area.
  • The distance from the Community Midwifery Hub entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 162cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • 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 cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 60cm and 163cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.