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Antenatal Clinic

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH

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Getting To (Antenatal Clinic)

  • The Antenatal Clinic is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building, in Zone D.
  • The Antenatal Clinic is approximately 26m from the Zone D - Maternity - Lifts 16 and 17.
  • From the Maternity Emergencies drop-off point, the route to the Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies entrance includes a dropped kerb without tactile paving, a slight slope and block paving.
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  • Access to the Antenatal Clinic is via the Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies entrance.
  • Enter via the Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies entrance.
    Continue straight along the corridor and turn right until you reach the maternity department reception.
    At the reception, turn left, then right, and continue along the Level 5 Zone D corridor until you reach the Zone D maternity lifts on the left.
    Take the lift to Level 6.
    Upon exiting the lift, turn left at the corridor and continue straight.
    The entrance to the Antenatal Clinic is located on the right.
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  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Antenatal Clinic.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with right hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Drop-off Point (Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies Entrance)

  • The drop-off point is located at the rear of the main hospital building, outside the Level 5 Zone D Maternity Emergencies entrance.
  • The drop-off point is marked/signed.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Comments View
    • Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop off points.

Outside Access (Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the main hospital building.
    • 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is open between the hours of 06:00 and 20:00.
    • After these hours, there is an intercom system which patients can use to contact the maternity receptionist.
    • This entrance gives access to the maternity wing of the main hospital building which is labelled as Level 5 Zone D.
    • Please note, due to ongoing building works at the hospital, this may affect parking and drop off points near this entrance.

Lift (Zone D - Maternity - Lifts 16 and 17)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on Level 5 of the main hospital building in Zone D, along the Maternity corridor and to the left.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the Level 5 Zone D - Maternity Emergencies Entrance.
  • 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 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 275cm (4ft 10in x 9ft).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not 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 (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Antenatal Clinic is located on Level 6 of the main hospital building, in Zone D.
    • 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) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is 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; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms and standard toilet facilities.
    • There are 10 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 not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 6 of the main hospital building, in Zone C.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

Opening Times (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Reception (Antenatal Clinic)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead and to the left as you enter the antenatal clinic.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Antenatal Clinic entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is not 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 bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
    • There is a television.
    • Subtitles are available.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A water dispenser is available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting and Examination Room)

  • There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting and Examination 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.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound Scan Room)

  • This section describes the Ultrasound Scan Room(s), located along the department corridor, on the left.
  • There is / are 6 Ultrasound Scan Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Scan Room 4.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The imaging room is approximately 8m from the reception.
    • The imaging room is approximately 7m from the main waiting area.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 86cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is a bed / couch.
    • The bed / couch is adjustable.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.

Standard Toilet(s) (Reception - Shared)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located along the department corridor, on the left.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Antenatal Clinic entrance.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the right of the wash basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The shared toilet is located along the department corridor, on the left.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the Antenatal Clinic entrance.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the wash basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Corridor - Shared Toilet and Baby Change)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to the rear of the antenatal clinic corridor, on the left.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the Antenatal Clinic entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the wash basin.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 95cm.