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Delivery Suite

Birmingham Women's Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TG

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Getting To (Delivery Suite)

  • This route starts at the main car park Blue Badge bays.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
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  • Access to this ward is via the main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located in the Assessment and Birthing Centre, on the ground floor.
  • The ward is approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • Enter via the Birmingham Women's Hospital main entrance.
  • Go straight ahead and follow the corridor to the right.
  • Continue through the doors ahead and follow the corridor to the left.
  • Turn right into the Assessment and Birthing Centre.
  • Check-in at the rear of the Assessment and Birthing Centre.
  • The entrance to the Delivery Suite is located on the left.
  • This route to the ward has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Main Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance .
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the hospital.

Assessment and Birthing Centre Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Assessment and Birthing Centre Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead after entering the department.
    • The distance from the Assessment and Birthing Centre entrance is 8m.
  • 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 76cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is some 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: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Delivery Suite

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a female only ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 167cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patient Facilities)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitor Facilities)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the ward corridor.

Obstetric High Dependency

  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: an armchair.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The bed is height adjustable.

EMC 4

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 163cm (width) x 191cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Abby Room 1

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed and an additional single bed.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests and a sofa.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and TV with subtitles.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 130cm (width) x 101cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
    • The ensuite has a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower with a step.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Recovery Room

  • The room is located along the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 90cm.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable 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 even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (Toilet and Shower Room)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 322cm (width) x 189cm (depth).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitor)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the rear of the ward.
  • The distance from the Delivery Suite entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.