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Midwifery-led Unit and Clinics

Horton General Hospital, Oxford Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AL

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Getting To (Midwife Led Unit and Clinics)

Parking (Car Park 3 - Visitors and Blue Badge Holders)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • 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 clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 498cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from the Maternity Unit entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Maternity Unit entrance.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • There is a single 10cm step/kerb to access the payment machine.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Maternity Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 145cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Maternity Unit)

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the Maternity Unit entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (To Midwife Led Unit and Clinics and Staff Lift)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the Maternity Unit Reception.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 143cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.

Ward (Midwife Led Unit and Clinics)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a maternity ward.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 4 side rooms available.
    • There are 4 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • 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 in the Maternity Unit reception area.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Midwife Led Unit and Clinics)

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the left along the department corridor.
    • Standard washroom facilities are located on the right next to the lounge and in the pool room.

Seating Area (Lounge)

  • On the right as you enter the ward.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 5)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 5.
  • The room is located on the right at the end of the corridor.
  • 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.
  • 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 doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • 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 193cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 6)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 6.
  • The room is located on the left along the ward corridor.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 183cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Pool Room - Room 1)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed and bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a birthing pool in the room.
      There are 2 steps to access the side of the pool with a partial handrail on the right going up.
      The birthing pool has a combination of sensor and level mixer controls for water flow.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens both ways and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 134cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Patient Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the left along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is 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 78cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 151cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 125cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn 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 132cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 121cm 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 no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin and 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.
    • 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 no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.