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Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19

Twmpath Lane, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7AG

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Getting To (Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19)

  • The most accessible route from visitors car park A has slight ramps or slopes, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19 is via the main accessible entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Menzies and Maternity Unit is located in location 19, accessed via the main accessible entrance, and to the left along the main hospital corridor.
  • The Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19 is approximately 220m from the main accessible entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the main accessible entrance.
  • Proceed straight ahead and turn right just before the Outpatients reception.
  • Continue along the corridor and exit on the left at the sign for locations 18 and 19.
  • Continue ahead and turn left at the top of the ramp, the Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance is ahead.
  • The Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19 reception is straight ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has a very easy slope, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Visitors Car Park A)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 85m from the Main Accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with 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 not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 275cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • 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 at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you to the front of the main hospital corridor.

Entrance (Oswestry MLU - Location 19)

  • This entrance is located in location 19, accessed via the main accessible entrance, and to the left along the main hospital corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 103cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 121cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Menzies and Maternity Unit is located in location 19, accessed via the main accessible entrance, and to the left along the main hospital corridor.
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    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in reception area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor after reception.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located along the corridor after passing reception.
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor after passing reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the reception area within the toilet with adaptions.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the corridor after passing reception.

Reception (Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19)

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19.
  • The distance from the Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • 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 background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.

Consultation / Medical Room (Post Procedure Room)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Post Procedure Room.
  • The room is located along the corridor after reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • 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 medium 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 88cm.
  • 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 205cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consultation Room.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the left after the Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound Room 3)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 3.
  • The room is located along the corridor after passing reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 medium 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 88cm.
    • 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 188cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Within Female Standard Toilets)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located within the female standard toilets.
    • The distance from The Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 85cm (width) x 110cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located along the corridor after reception.
    • The distance from the Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 145cm (width) x 307cm (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 74cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 87cm 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 rails have a high visual contrast.
    • 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 122cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female Only - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Menzies and Maternity Unit - Location 19.
    • The distance from The Oswestry MLU - Location 19 entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 142cm (width) x 217cm (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 76cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 118cm 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 114cm 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 waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.