Access Guide
Getting To (Maternity Ward)
- The Maternity Ward is/are located on level 3.
- There is ramped/sloped and lift access to the Maternity Ward.
- The Maternity Ward is approximately 26m from the lift 1.
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- Access to the Maternity Ward is via the Entrance 2.
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- There is a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge bays onto the main pavement leading to Entrance 2.
Follow the footpath and turn left before reaching the Urgent Treatment Centre.
There is a slight slope directly in front of Entrance 2, which is ahead. - Enter the hospital via Entrance 2 and follow the corridor ahead.
Continue to the end of the corridor down a slight slope.
Turn right, go to the end of the corridor and turn left.
Continue along the main corridor to reach lift no.1 on the right.
Take the lift to level 3.
Exit the lift and turn right.
The maternity ward is located ahead and on the left. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Ward (Maternity Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an maternity ward.
- This is a female ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 3 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 23 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 but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 122cm (4ft).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 122cm (4ft).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
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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.
- There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are toilet facilities for patients 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 to the right of Entrance 1.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located to the left of Entrance 1.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 09:30 to 11:30 for one named partner, 14:00 to 15:00 for grandparents and siblings of baby, and 18:00 to 19:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
- Visitors must be buzzed in and out of the maternity ward.
Washroom (Room B - Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 5 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located within Room B.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and 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 may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 225cm x 150cm (7ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 red 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 104cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- 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).
- The toilet has a wall 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 163cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 right.
- 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 90cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
- The shower tray is accessed via a shallow step.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.