Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Outpatients, Pharmacy, Phototherapy, Day Treatment Unit, and an In-Patient Ward.
- Related link Sheldon Block Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/sheldon-block-entrance
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- The Birmingham Skin Clinic is located on the third floor of Sheldon Block.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
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Comments
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- Patients are advised that clinics can overrun..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- 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 (Sheldon Block)
- 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 are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 248cm x 602cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Sheldon Block Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the Sheldon Block 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Sheldon Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft 0in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Sheldon Block Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead on the right after you enter.
- The lift is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Sheldon Block entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 167cm x 266cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Birmingham Skin Clinic Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the third floor of Sheldon Block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Reception (Main Reception)
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The 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 the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 doors into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- 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 play background music.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Waiting Room / Area (Outpatients)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 23m (25yd 6in) 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is a television.
- Vending machines are 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Birmingham Regional Skin Laser Centre)
- There are 25 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room 2.
- The consultation / treatment room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Outpatients)
- The room surveyed was Cubicle 1 Patch Test.
- The consultation / treatment room is 27m (30yd) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room (Theatre Patients)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located in the outpatients waiting area.
- The standard changing room is 27m (30yd) from the clinic entrance.
- The standard changing room is 28m (31yd) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Reception (Wards & PUVA Treatment)
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Waiting Room / Area (Day Treatment Unit)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 7m (22ft 12in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are doors into the waiting room / area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a children's play area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Day Treatment Unit)
- The room surveyed was Cubicle 6.
- The consultation / treatment room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are not doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (PUVA)
- The room surveyed was PUVA Treatment Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 22m (24yd) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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- There is one medium step to access the treatment cubicles.
Standard Bathroom (Day Treatment Unit)
- The bathroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- The standard bathroom is 12m (13yd) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath with shower and a sink.
Standard Bathroom (PUVA)
- The bathroom is unisex.
- The standard bathroom is 23m (25yd) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath with shower and an emergency cord.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located in the outpatients department.
- Unisex toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the clinic entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.