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Summary

• This is a community hospital property.
• Services on the ground floor include: Outpatients, Physiotherapy, Minor Injuries, and X-ray.
• Services on the upper ground floor include: Wards Primrose, Cottage and Lickey, Rehab.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Princess of Wales Community Hospital is located on Stourbridge Road and can be accessed by the A38 in Bromsgrove.
  • Blue Badge parking spaces are available at the main entrance and ambulance entrance.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located within the hospital site outside the main entrance with routes 43 and 97 stopping here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bromsgrove.
• Useful Links View
  • The following links are for bus services for the Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
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  • The following links are for train services for the Princess of Wales Community Hospital.
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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 not available.
• There is free patient Wi-Fi access at this venue.

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Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Bay Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located outside the Main Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 366cm x 532cm (12ft x 17ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located just outside the Main Entrance.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 20 minutes only.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment machines are located just outside the Main Entrance.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.

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Parking (East Side Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the east side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • Controls at the barrier are within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 432cm x 629cm (14ft 2in x 20ft 8in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and paving slabs.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the East Side Upper Ground floor Entrance.

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Parking (West Side Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the west side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the hospital building.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and paving slabs.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.

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

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stop is located outside the main hospital entrance.
  • The bus stop is sheltered with benched seating, there is not room for a wheelchair.
  • The bus stop is 20m from the hospital main entrance with a slight ramp/slope just in front of the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point is located directly outside the main hospital entrance.
  • The drop-off point is 4m from the main entrance with a slight ramp/slope just outside the main entrance.

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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 a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 103cm.
  • 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 139cm.
• 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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Outside Access (East Upper Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the upper ground floor at the rear left of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • 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 137cm.
• 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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Outside Access (West Side Upper Ground Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 168cm.
  • 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 165cm.
• 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 to the right on entering the Main Entrance.
  • 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 low to moderate.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is bench seating only.

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Getting Around The Building

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and UG.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the left side corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and UG.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 141cm x 283cm (4ft 8in x 9ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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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
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right on entering the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 220cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 153cm (5ft).
  • 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.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 91cm from floor level.
  • 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 female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
  • 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located straight ahead and to the right on entering the Main Entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels are not at least 100 lux at floor level.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Princess of Wales Community Hospital - Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.