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The Restaurant - Kitchen Works Co.

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

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Getting To (Restaurant - Kitchen Works Co.)

  • 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 service is via the main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This service is located on the lower ground floor.
  • The service is approximately 20m from the main lifts (1 and 2).
  • From the main entrance continue along the main corridor, which bends to the right.
  • Go through the open double doors, then the corridor bends to the left.
  • The lifts are on the right.
  • Take the lift to the lower ground floor
  • On exiting the lift turn right.
  • Follow the corridor and the Restaurant - Kitchen Works Co. is on the left.
  • This route to the service has a lift.
  • 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 service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right 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.

Main Lifts 1 and 2

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the main hospital corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The lower ground, ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
    • 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 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 119cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 236cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Restaurant - Kitchen Works Co.

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a seating area between the two sets of doors which can be accessed when the restaurant is closed.
    • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 120cm.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 140cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is another entrance from the Education Centre at the far end of the restaurant.
    • The door width is 157cm with a heavy, manual door that opens outwards.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has self-service counters, buffet counters and a payment counter.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right on entering the restaurant.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the tray rail is 84cm.
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left, to the rear of the restaurant.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 84cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • The height of the tray rail is 84cm.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted, wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • 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.