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Getting To (Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit)

• The most accessible route from the Lanesborough Wing Blue Badge Bays has a slight ramp or slope.
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• Access to the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit is via the Lanesborough Wing entrance.
• There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• The Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit is located on the fourth floor of Lanesborough Wing.
• The Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit is approximately 5m from the Lanesborough Wing lifts.
• Enter via the Lanesborough Wing entrance and follow the corridor to the lift lobby.
  Take the lift to the fourth floor.
  Exit the lift, turn right and the entrance to the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit is directly ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny .
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Parking (Lanesborough Wing - Blue Badge Bays)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Perimeter Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 12 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 240cm (width) x 424cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the Lanesborough Wing 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 Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are 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 Lanesborough Wing entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • Pick up and drop off only applies between 6am to 8pm with 20 minutes maximum stay.
    No parking between 8pm and 6am.

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Entrance (Lanesborough Wing)

• This entrance is located on the right hand side of the hospital, off Perimeter Road.
• 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 at the entrance.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 134cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 117cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• These doors are locked between 10pm and 5.30am.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Lanesborough Wing)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead after entering the Lanesborough Wing entrance and to the left.
• The distance from the Lanesborough Wing entrance is 64m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors 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, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 126cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 168cm (width) x 260cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Department / Service (Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit is located on the fourth floor of Lanesborough Wing.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • 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 provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the department.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the main corridor.

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Reception (Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit)

• The reception is located to the left from the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance.
• The distance from the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Reception Waiting Area)

• The room is located to the right from the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance.
• The distance from Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no 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.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Seating Area (Main Corridor)

• The seating area is located along the main corridor.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and manual doors.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Quiet Room)

• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The distance from the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance is 30m.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 73cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: sofas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Rooms)

• There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered 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 opens inwards.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Scanning Rooms)

• There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Scanning Room 3.
• The room is located at the rear of the department.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered 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.
• The doors open inwards.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Day Assessment Unit Clinical Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Day Assessment Unit Clinical Room.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• 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 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Day Assessment Unit)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Day Assessment Unit.
• The room is located along the department corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• 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 high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the department.
  • The distance from the Fetal Medicine Unit and Day Assessment Unit entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 170cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 116cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.