Access Guide
Parking (Maternity Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located straight ahead as you access the hospital site through entry point G on Greetwell Road, to the left of the Maternity Wing.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 310cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m from the Maternity Wing entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Blue Badge holders must register their vehicle and Blue Badge at the main reception in order to park for free.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located straight ahead as you access the hospital site through entry point G on Greetwell Road, to the left of the Maternity Wing.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
- There is a steep slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays and drop-off point to the Maternity Wing entrance.
Getting To (The Bardney Ward)
- The Bardney Ward is/are located on Level 5 of the Maternity Wing.
- Access to the Bardney Ward is via the main Maternity Wing entrance.
- Enter via the main Maternity Wing entrance and proceed through the double doors into the lift lobby. Take the lift to Level 5 and on exiting the Bardney Ward is to the left.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Bardney Ward.
- The Bardney Ward is approximately 8m from the lift.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
Entrance (Maternity Wing)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, near the Maternity Wing Main Car Park.
- 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 is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 133cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the Maternity Wing.
Lift (Maternity)
- The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the hospital through the Maternity Wing Entrance.
- The distance from the Maternity Wing Entrance is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The basement level and levels 1 to 6 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 weight limit for the lift is 2100kg.
- 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 119cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 262cm (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 even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Opening Times (Visiting Hours)
- This ward is open 24 hours.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an labour ward.
- This is a female ward.
- There is/are 0 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 11 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 11 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- There is not an intercom/bell at/near this ward entrance which is in a suitable position for people who require access or assistance (between 95cm - 105cm).
- The hand sanitiser is not in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the ward reception desk is 94cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Example Side Room
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- The side room surveyed does not have an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is medium.
- The lighting levels in the side room are medium.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is under 75cm.
- There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a toilet and a wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are medium.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main hospital entrance waiting area.
- There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Birthing Pool)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Birthing Pool.
- 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Washroom (Bathroom)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a female washroom.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 280cm x 290cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 167cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- The tap type is lever. It is 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 124cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a rail with a padded back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 127cm.
- There is a flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 87cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Bath Details
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- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a shower over/for the bath.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
- A bath hoist is available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Washroom (Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This is a female washroom.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 138cm x 390cm (4ft 6in x 12ft 10in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The cistern is close coupled and 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 100cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- 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 80cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
- The shower area is accessed via a moderate slope.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ward corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Parking at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Entrances at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Public Toilets at Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Getting To and Around Lincoln County Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
