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Overview - Woodland House

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• About View
  • Woodland House is a dedicated, purpose-built space at Birmingham Women’s Hospital for families who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss, at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason. Thoughtfully designed to offer a calm, quiet, and non-clinical environment, it provides a safe and private place away from the main hospital setting.
  • Services and facilities available in the venue include: private terraces and outdoor spaces, family rooms, kitchen spaces and toilet facilities.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is University of Birmingham Railway Station.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
  • The level access entrance is for staff only. If this entrance is to be used by visitors they will be escorted.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on Parking at Birmingham Women's Hospital (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Entrances at Birmingham Women's Hospital (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Toilets at Birmingham Women's Hospital (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Getting Around Birmingham Women's Hospital (opens new tab) .

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Parking (Woodland House)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the Woodland House entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
  • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 217cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 24m from the platform lift.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • There is parking inside the main gates to Woodland House. This can also be used as a drop-off area.

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Lift (Platform Lift from Parking)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the Woodland House.
• The distance from the Woodland House Blue Badge bay is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight slope.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has uneven surfaces.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The car park level and the Woodland House entrance can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 95cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.

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Woodland House Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of Woodland House.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.

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Woodland House Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead from the Woodland House entrance.
  • The distance from the Woodland House entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
  • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities at Woodland House

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located along the left corridor .
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the right side corridor and within the starlight room.

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Getting Around Woodland House

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs and benches.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room 2

• The room is located along the left corridor .
• The distance from the Woodland House entrance is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Family Lounge

• The room is located along the left side of the corridor .
• The distance from the Woodland House entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Raindrop Room

• The room is located along the rear of the corridor.
• The distance from The Woodland House entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a medium colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Starlight Suite

• The room is located on the right side of Woodland House.
• The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a second, single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located along the left side corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The work surface is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 95cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Courtyard Entrance

• This entrance is located off the main corridor.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Courtyard

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: gardens and grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • There is no signage in this area.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: The walkways have varied slopes throughout.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left when entering the Woodland House entrance.
  • The distance from the Woodland House entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 257cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.