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Introduction

• Related link Birmingham Treatment Centre Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/birmingham-treatment-centre-entranc

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• Comments View
  • Cardiology is located on the first floor of the Birmingham Treatment Centre.

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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.

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  • Patients are advised that clinics can overrun..

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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.

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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 are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 374cm x 480cm (12ft 3in x 15ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the Birmingham Treatment Centre entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the Birmingham Treatment Centre 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 have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Birmingham Treatment Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the centre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open by revolving.
• The door opening is 215cm (7ft 1in) wide.

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  • There is a single, push pad operated door to the left of this entrance, which is 80cm in width.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are G-1.
  • The escalators steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you face reception.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 214cm (3ft 7in x 7ft 0in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Cardiology Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• There are no doors at this entrance.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has 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 bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is not 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.

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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.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was MC006.
• The consultation / treatment room is 9m (29ft 6in) 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 light.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• The room surveyed was ECG.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 12in) 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 light.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• 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.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 in the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the clinic 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.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 250cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard facilities are located in the first floor foyer.

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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.