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Introduction

• The Antenatal Clinic is located in the Blue Zone, on the ground floor of the Maternity Building, N1 area.
• Parent Craft, Fetal Care Unit, Blood Room and Scans are situated within the clinic.

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Shared Section (Getting To The Hospital)

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Shared Section (Getting Help and Assistance)

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Hospital Parking (Blue Entrance Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located directly outside the Blue maternity entrance, accessed via North Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 210cm x 470cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the Blue entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Blue entrance.
• Comments View
  • Access to the 2 Blue Badge bays is to the right of the Blue car park entrance and leads to the Blue entrance (maternity).

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Outside Access (Blue Entrance - Maternity)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Zone, N1 area, to the West of the hospital, accessed via North Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a face mask dispenser next to the hand sanitiser on the left of the second entrance door (photograph 5).
  • This is at a height of 130cm.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Outside Access (Antenatal Clinic)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Zone, on the ground floor of the Maternity Building, N1 area.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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Reception

• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not a prescription box.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 16m (17yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Parent Assessment Room)

• There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Parent Assessment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• The consultation / treatment room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• Single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room 9)

• The room surveyed was Examination Room 9.
• The consultation / treatment room is 30m (33yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• No chairs with armrests available.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Blood Room)

• There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Blood Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 28m (31yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• All chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Scan Room 4)

• There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Scan Room 4.
• The consultation / treatment room is 30m (33yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No chairs with armrests available.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Parent Education Room)

• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate and wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • The Perant Education room is loacted on the first floor of the Maternity building.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the clinic entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are not available.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to reception.
  • The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the clinic entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located next to the reception area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Nottingham City Hospital Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.