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Ward 3

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

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Getting To (Ward 3)

  • 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 second floor.
  • The service is approximately 17m 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 second floor
  • On exiting the lift turn left and enter the Ward 3 and 4 entrance.
  • At the end of the corridor turn left.
  • Ward 3 is at the end of the corridor.
  • This route to the service has a lift.
  • There is a manual door 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.

Ward 3 and 4 Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the second floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 145cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.

Ward 3

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a post natal ward.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms, bays and consultation rooms.
  • 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 145cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 167cm.
    • The doors have 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 and patterned.
    • There is 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 119cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 100cm.
    • 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 (Patients)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within each bay and within each side rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located in side room G.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within each bay and each side room.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left after entering the ward.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Visitors Toilet)

  • The gender neutral toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located on the left after entering the ward.
  • The distance from the Ward 3 entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 a sensor tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Side Room G - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right hand side of the main corridor on Ward 3.
    • The distance from the Ward 3 entrance is 22m.
    • 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 106cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The bed is height adjustable.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests and an armchair.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a table.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 255cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a varied colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 127cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The wash basin is height adjustable.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.