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Antenatal Assessment Unit

Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road , Warwick , Warwickshire, CV34 5BW

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Getting To (Antenatal Assessment Unit)

  • This route starts at Car Park A Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on the ground floor, at the end of the main hospital corridor, within the Women's Unit.
  • The department is approximately 128m from the main entrance.
  • Enter the main hospital entrance and continue to the end of the corridor and turn right and then left.
  • Turn right on to the main hospital corridor and continue ahead down the slope.
  • Continue down the corridor to the end.
  • Take the entrance to the Women's Unit located on the right.
  • Antenatal Assessment Unit is located on the left.
  • This route to the department has slight slopes.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • The flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Car Park A

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lakin Road, opposite the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 14 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 210cm (width) x 422cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right of the main entrance and in front of the Outpatients entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, opposite car park A.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hospital.

Entrance (Women's Unit)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital, along the main corridor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 132cm .
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Department / Service (The Antenatal Assessment Unit)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Antenatal Assessment Unit is located at the rear of the women's unit.
    • There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area.
    • There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the ultrasound department.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located within the ultrasound department.
  • Comments View
    • The width of the opening at the entrance is 115cm.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the department entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (The Antenatal Assessment Unit)

  • There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is not adjustable.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There are curtain dividers in between each consultation area.