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Ward 5 – Transitional Care

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

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Getting To (Ward 5 - Transitional Care)

  • 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 on the third floor.
  • The ward is approximately 25m from the main lifts (1 and 2).
  • Enter via the Birmingham Women's Hospital main entrance.
  • Continue ahead and follow the corridor to the right.
  • Continue through the doors ahead and follow the main corridor to the left.
  • Take the lifts located on the right to the third floor.
  • On exiting the lift, turn left through the double doors and then turn right.
  • Ward 5 - Transitional Care is at the end of the corridor.
  • This route to the ward 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 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), 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 5 – Transitional Care

  • Ward Information View
    • 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 112cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 147cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are no doors to 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 may be 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 117cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 98cm.
    • 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 with armrests, 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 5 – Transitional Care)

Milk Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer and a microwave.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Bathroom (Shower)

  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
  • The distance from the Ward 5 entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 258cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a sensor 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 a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are sensor.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.