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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital is located on Steelhouse Lane.
  • Parking is available at the NCP Royal Angus Car Park located on Whittall Street, B4 6HD opposite the hospital or Printing House Car Park located on Printing House Street B4 6DE.
• By Bus View
  • Services 33, 51, 52, 65, 67, X3, X4, X5, 907, X14, 934, 935, 935A, 936, 997, X51 stop on James Watt Queensway or on Corporation Street.
    Services 16, 74 stop at the bus stop at Old Square.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Useful Links View
  • Buses to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Birmingham Children's Hospital)

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0121 333 8403.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found in the main foyer.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and Makaton on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact main reception.

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Hospital Parking (Drop Off)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does not have a dedicated car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located outside the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• Comments View
  • The drop off bay is 14m from the main entrance.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The public car park is located on Weaman Street.
  • The name of the car park is B4 Car Park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
• Comments View
  • On street parking is available on Steelhouse Lane and Whittall Street.

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Getting To (Medical Day Care)

• Medical Day Care is/are located on the ground floor of the Hospital.
• Access to Medical Day Care is via the Main Hospital entrance.
• Enter via the Main Hospital entrance and proceed up the steep slope through the double doors and into the corridor. Continue to the end of the corridor and turn left. Proceed along the corridor and the entrance to Medical Day Care is on the left hand side.
• There is ramped/sloped access to Medical Day Care.
• Medical Day Care is approximately 62m from the Main Hospital entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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 130cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 171cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right and beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre going up the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The doors are locked at 10.00pm when the intercom is needed and exit button.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 18:30.
• Thursday 07:30 - 18:30.
• Friday 07:30 - 18:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Parents and carers are welcome at all times as are brothers and sisters.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a door release button but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to exit.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 9m from the entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is 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 medium.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an medical day care ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 14 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 94cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • 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.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main corridor.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main corridor.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 1)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Endocrine Nurses.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
• 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.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 2)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Whale Room.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• 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.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is on the main corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located opposite the reception desk.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Birmingham Womens and Childrens Hospital Main Entrance link (new tab) - click here.