Disabled Access Guide for Maternity Day Assessment Unit

The Maternity Day Assessment Unit is located on the ground floor of the building.

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.

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.

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 located in front of the hospital.

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 191m (209yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 211m (231yd) 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.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

There is alternative level access internally from the hospital building.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

This information is for the entrance located in the Rehabilitation area.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 190cm (6ft 2in) wide.

The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit 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 touchscreen.

There is not a bell to attract attention.

There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.

There is level access once inside the venue.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Route finding signage is not available.

No Braille signage is available.

No Tactile signage is available.

No Picture signage is available.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.

There is a waiting room / area.

The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.

There is level access into the waiting room / area.

There are not doors into the waiting room / area.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

All chairs have armrests.

Announcements are in person.

Information in other languages and formats is available on request.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

There is no television.

There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are no vending machines.

There is no children's play area.

The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the unit entrance.

There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is a bed/couch.

The bed/couch is adjustable.

There is a chair.

The chair is adjustable.

All chairs have armrests.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

An electric hoist is available.

There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.

The room surveyed was No. 1.

The consultation / treatment room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the unit entrance.

There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is a bed/couch.

The bed/couch is adjustable.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

An electric hoist is available.

The nearest adapted toilet is located in the Fracture Clinic.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located in the main corridor.

The unisex toilets are 10m (11yd) from the unit entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

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.