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Ward 1

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

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Getting To (Ward 1)

  • 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.
  • View further information about parking at the hospital (opens new tab).
  • 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 first floor.
  • The service is approximately 7m 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 first floor
  • On exiting the lift take the corridor to the left and turn left.
  • Ward 1 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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  • View information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).

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.

Ward 1

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an antenatal ward.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms and bays.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 134cm.
    • 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 166cm.
    • 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.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 118cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 99cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 1)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within a side room.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within each bay.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within each bay and side room.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located in bay A.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within each bay and side room.

Standard Bathroom (Bay E)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located within bay E.
  • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no wash basin available.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • 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.
    • The ensuite has a standard bath.
    • The bath has twist/turn controls.

Standard Shower Facilities (Bay I)

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located within bay I.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 67cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access to the shower area.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is also a mirror, a coat hook, an emergency alarm and a wash basin available.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Bay I)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located within bay I.
  • 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 written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • This cubicle has ambulant toilet facilities.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • 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.