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Summary

• This is a health centre property.
• Services within the building include: Main Health Centre Building - Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Community Paediatrics, Public Health Nursing/Starting Well Service, Reach4wellbeing, Continence, Adult Speech & Language Services, Heart Failure Clinic, Audiology, Genetics Clinic, Adult Learning Disabilities Psychiatry, Podiatry, Looked after Children Service.
• Child Adolescent Mental Health Services & Learning Disabilities - CAMS Service. Sexual Health Service. Community Dentistry Service.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Kidderminster Health Centre is located on Bromsgrove Street and can be accessed by the A451.
  • Kidderminster Health Centre has standard on street parking and on street Blue Badge bays. There is also a public car park located across the street from Kidderminster Health Centre.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Bromsgrove Street with routes 2, 4, 4A, 7, 7A, 9A, 9A, 42, 291, 292, 2 92S and 297 operating here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Kidderminster which is approximately 0.7 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • The links below are for the bus providers operating near Kidderminster Health Centre.
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  • The link below is the train provider for Kidderminster train station.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• Home visits services are available.
• Home visits can be arrange under extenuating circumstances.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Bromsgrove Street.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 560cm (9ft 2in x 18ft 4in).
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Bromsgrove Street.
  • The name of the car park is Bromsgrove Street Car Park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 111cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead on entering.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate and wood.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a small gate between the two waiting areas. The gate pushes to open and is 95cm wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a small gate between the two waiting areas. The gate pushes to open and is 95cm wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 5.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Podiatry Clinic)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Meeting Room 1)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located within the main health centre building.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.
• There are two meeting rooms in the health centre where patients/service users may visit.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (The Hall)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located next to the main waiting room.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.
• This room is used by Health visitors and Baby Clinics - Tuesdays 12.00-2.00pm and Thursdays 10.00am - 12.00.

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Parent and Baby Room (Breastfeeding & Baby Change)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located next to the main waiting room.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 16m from the Health Centre main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The key to open the Breast Feeding room is available from the main reception.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right on entering the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 277cm (4ft 9in x 9ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the waiting area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Health Centre main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the waiting room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Health Centre main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the Children's Toilet.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Kidderminster Health Centre - Sexual Health link (new tab) - click here.
• Kidderminster Health Centre - Dental Service link (new tab) - click here.
• Kidderminster Health Centre - CAMHS link (new tab) - click here.