Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Maternity Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/maternity-entrance-1
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- The Antenatal Clinic is located on the ground floor of the maternity block.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Birmingham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Jewellery Quarter.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 358cm x 600cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the maternity entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the maternity entrance.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally busy.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located opposite the main entrance.
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- There are additional Blue Badge bays along the road leading to the maternity block, which is accessed via Gate 4 (photograph 5).
Outside Access (Maternity Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the maternity block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Level Change (Maternity Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a prescription box.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.
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- There are self-service check-in touchscreens at the reception.
- The height to the top of the touchscreens is 134cm.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- Patients are advised that clinics can overrun.
Outside Access (Antenatal Clinic Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the maternity block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
Reception (Midwives Station)
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is not available only on request.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
- There is not a touch screen.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are not available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Ante-Natal Clinic Counselling Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a female toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door is light.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 235cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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 cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard facilities are located in the maternity entrance foyer.
Additional Info Health
- Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
- The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
- Documents in Braille, large print, audio and different languages format can be requested.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
- Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
- The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, ceiling tracking hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
- Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.