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Introduction

• The Maternity Assessment and Delivery Suites are located in the Blue Zone, on the ground floor of the Maternity Building, N1 area.

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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

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Outside Access (Maternity Assessment and Delivery Suites Entrance)

• 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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• 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 152cm (4ft 12in).

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Reception (Maternity Assessment Suite)

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Reception (Delivery Suite)

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Route finding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Maternity Assessment - Room B)

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Maternity Assessment - Room B.
• The consultation / treatment room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit 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 double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) 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.
• 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.
• All 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 (Delivery Room 9 - Pool Room)

• There are 15 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Delivery Room 9 - Pool Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the unit 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 134cm (4ft 5in) 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.
• 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.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Delivery Room 11)

• The room surveyed was Delivery Room 11.
• The consultation / treatment room is 18m (20yd) from the unit 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 double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) 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.
• 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.
• All 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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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Washroom (Room 11 Ensuite)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This is a female washroom.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The cistern is not close coupled and no back rest is provided.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 in the main unit corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.