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Maternity Clinic

Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG

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Getting To (Maternity Clinic)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park E has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Access to the Maternity Clinic is via the Main Entrance Level B.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Maternity Clinic is located on Level A of the Mary Seacole Wing.
  • The Maternity Clinic is approximately 20m from the Mary Seacole Wing lifts.
  • Enter via the Main Entrance Level B.
  • Continue ahead past the information desk and down the main corridor.
  • Follow the main corridor round as it turns to the right.
  • Turn right to the lifts.
  • Take a lift to Level A.
  • On exiting the lift head left and the Maternity Clinic is ahead on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Car Park E - Blue Badge Only)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only .
    • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 625cm (11ft 9in x 20ft 6in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (42ft) from the Car Park E entrance.
    • There are 3 Blue Badge bays at the rear of the hospital.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 237cm x 586cm.
    • At the time of survey (April 2024) there were two mobile CT scanners by the Car Park E Entrance so the number of parking spaces was reduced.

Outside Access (Main Entrance Level B)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 215cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Lift (Mary Seacole Wing)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the lift lobby.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance level B.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B, C & D.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 125cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 250cm.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Department / Service (Maternity Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located on Level B of the Mary Seacole Wing, along the main corridor.

Seating Area (Maternity Clinic)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Maternity Clinic waiting area is within the main corridor outside the Midwifery Clinic rooms.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Midwifery Clinic)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Midwifery Clinic Room 3.
  • The room is located to the right of the Maternity Clinic waiting area.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Feeding Room)

  • The room surveyed is located to the left of the Maternity Clinic waiting area.
  • The distance from the Mary Seacole Wing lifts is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.