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Disabled Access Guide for Labour Ward
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 6NT
Tel: 01480 847480
Email: info@hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a birthing pool.
Labour Ward is located on the first floor of the building.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Huntingdon.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Huntingdon.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 3.5m x 7.5m (11ft 5in x 24ft 7in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located outside the main entrance.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.
There are 6 Blue Badge bays available outside the main entrance.
Parking (No. 2)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.7m (11ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 144m (157yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 164m (179yd) from the main entrance.
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 car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open by revolving.
The doors are double width.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
The automatic door is push pad operated.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the main building corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 57m (62yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.6m x 2.7m (5ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
The clear door width is 135cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are 2 lifts available.
Outside Access (Labour Ward Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the building.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward
There are 1 bays available.
There are 7 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Side Room 2.
The area/room/bay is 15m (16yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
All beds have bedside storage.
Bedside services available are television and hospital information.
No bedside services are chargeable.
There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
The distance to the standard toilet for visitors to use is 40m (44yd).
There is a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are bright.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
An electric hoist is available.
Adapted Bathroom (Side Room 2)
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
There is written or text signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 15m (16yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located in Side Room 2.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 184cm x 190cm (6ft x 6ft 2in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
There is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 146cm (4ft 9in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is lever.
The shower seat is flip down.
The flip down or fixed seat height is 54cm (1ft 9in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
All side rooms have adapted en-suite facilities.
Standard Bathroom
The standard bathroom is 25m (27yd) from the ward entrance.
The standard bathroom is located to the rear of the ward.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
Lighting levels are bright.
The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a bath, a shower, a sink and an emergency cord.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
