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Parking (Maternity Entrance Parking and Drop-Off)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the left side of the main hospital building, at the Maternity Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 370cm.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 499cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Maternity Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Blue Badge holders can enter their Blue Badge serial number at a payment machine to receive free parking.
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Payment can also be made online or using an app.
• 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 in front of the Maternity Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Getting To (Ward B11 - Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Pregnancy Advisory Service)

• Ward B11 - Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Pregnancy Advisory Service is/are located on level B at Junction 4.
• Access to Ward B11 - Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Pregnancy Advisory Service is via the Maternity entrance.
• Enter the building via the Maternity entrance and follow the corridor round to the right. Continue along the corridor to junction 4 and turn left to reach the lifts. Take the lift to level B. Exit the lift and turn right and right again. Proceed along the corridor. The services are located at the end of the corridor. Ward B11 - Gynaecology and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit are on the left hand side of the area and the Pregnancy Advisory Service is on the right hand side of the area.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Ward B11 - Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Pregnancy Advisory Service.
• Ward B11 - Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit, and Pregnancy Advisory Service is approximately 30m from the Junction 4 lifts.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lifts and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Entrance (Maternity Entrance)

• This entrance is located to the rear of the hospital.
• 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• The entrance gives access to Level C of the hospital.

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Lift (Junction 4)

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the hospital, at Junction 4.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 180m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• This route has bollards.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Levels A-D can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour 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.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 128cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 266cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Entrance (Ward B11 - Gynaecology)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level B at Junction 4.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.

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Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital, next to the Day Surgery Unit.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 148cm .
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 148cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The first door may be closed.
  • The intercom is located next to the second set of doors.
  • There are doorbells at this entrance, but they are not for this service.
  • This stepped entrance can be bypassed by accessing the service via the main hospital entrance, as detailed in the 'Getting To' section.

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Department / Service (Pregnancy Advisory Service)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Pregnancy Advisory Service is located on level B, at Junction 4, off Ward B11 - Gynaecology.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is no 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 varied.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; treatment rooms, consultation rooms, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone, accessible toilet facilities for everyone and a main reception.
  • There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on Level C in the main hospital entrance lobby.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the centre of the department.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Assessment Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Assessment Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Small Procedure Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Small Procedure Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Rooms Without Kitchens)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Rooms With Kitchens)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 4.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Rooms 3 and 4 contain their own kitchen facilities.

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Kitchen (Room 4)

• The kitchen is located in Room 4.
• There is step-free access to the kitchen.
• There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
• The height of the work surfaces are 92cm (3ft).
• There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
• There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
• There is not a height adjustable work surface.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Vending machines are not available.
• The vending machine controls are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar kitchen in Room 3.

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Washroom (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 4 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in Room 2.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 175cm x 162cm (5ft 9in x 5ft 4in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 169cm and 180cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a covered cistern which can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower area is accessed via a steep slope.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • Washrooms are located in Rooms 1 - 4.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side of the department as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the department entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 224cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 99cm and 137cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 99cm.

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Related Access Guides

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