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Rushey Midwifery Led Unit

Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

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Getting To (Rushey Midwifery Led Unit)

Parking (Maternity Block - Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located immediately in front of the Maternity Block.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 316cm (width) x 451cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 117cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the Level 2 Maternity Block - Alternative Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
    • There is no drop-off point available outside the Maternity Block, security have advised that patients who drop-off at this entrance will be fined.

Entrance (Level 2 Maternity Block - Alternative Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Craven Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the Maternity Block.

Lift (Maternity Block - Lifts 10, 11 and 12)

  • The lift surveyed is located immediately ahead as you enter the Level 2 Maternity Block - Alternative Entrance.
  • The distance from the Level 2 Maternity Block - Alternative Entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 1 - Level 6 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 high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 144cm (width) x 149cm (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 separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Rushey Midwifery Led Unit and Community Midwife Clinic Shared Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on Level 6 of the Maternity Block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is an intercom to exit which is 126cm high. The height of the key card reader to exit is 138cm.

Ward (Rushey Midwifery Led Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a midwife-led birthing unit.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • There are 4 side rooms available.
    • There are 4 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 4 birthing rooms in total on the ward.
      The Winter birthing room is for early labour patients, the Spring and Autumn birthing rooms are standard birthing rooms and the Summer birthing room has a birthing pool.
      All birthing rooms have ensuites.
  • 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 a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 170cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 109cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: toilets with adaptations.
    • There are toilets with adaptations located outside the ward entrance that can be used by patients and visitors.
      Each birthing room has an ensuite standard bathroom or single standard toilet.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
    • There are 2 birthing partners allowed per patient. This ward is for low risk pregnancies only.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Rushey Midwifery Led Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor outside the ward entrance.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There is a male and a female toilet with adaptations located outside the ward entrance for both patients and visitors to use.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located within the Autumn and Spring birthing rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located within the Winter and Summer birthing rooms.

Consultation / Medical Room (Winter - Early Labour Birthing Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Winter Birthing Room.
  • The room is located along the ward corridor and to the right past the reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The height of the seat is 44cm.
    There is a wash basin within the room which is 80cm high and has a lever mixer tap.
    The height of the soap dispenser and hand sanitiser are 131cm.
    There is a standard ensuite shower room within this birthing room.

Standard Ensuite (Winter - Early Labour Birthing Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 228cm (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 151cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

Consultation / Medical Room (Autumn - Standard Birthing Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Autumn Birthing Room.
  • The room is located along the ward corridor and to the left past the reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 77cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and stools.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The height of bath is 57cm and the taps are lever mixer.
    The height of the wash basin is 79cm with lever mixer taps.
    The soap dispenser and hand sanitiser are 131cm high.
    There is a standard ensuite toilet within the birthing room.

Standard Ensuite (Autumn - Standard Birthing Room)

  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 90cm (width) x 150cm (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 and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor outside the ward.
    • The distance from the ward entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 cubicle are 150cm (width) x 282cm (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 80cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm 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 136cm 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 cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 94cm.