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Introduction

• Delivery Suite is located on the ground floor of the maternity block.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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• Comments View
  • Only two birthing partners are permitted with expectant mothers..

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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 358cm x 600cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 3in) from the Delivery Suite Department entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the Delivery Suite Department 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.
• 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 not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Delivery Suite Department 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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Delivery Suite Department 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.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit 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.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• 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 children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Triage)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Triage Cubicle 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the unit 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 double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in) 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.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Delivery Suite Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the maternity block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the ward entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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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 play background music.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is female.
• There are 2 bays available.
• There are 12 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Room 5.
• The area / room / bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the ward entrance .
• There are doors to the bay / side room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the accessible toilet for visitors to use is 70m (77yd).
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the standard toilet for visitors to use is 15m (16yd).
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is one deep step to access the cubicle.
  • The facility is equipped with a grab rail and flip down seat.

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Accessible Bathroom

• There are accessible bathrooms available.

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  • The bathroom is female.
  • The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
  • The accessible bathroom is 6m (19ft 8in) from the ward entrance .
  • There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
• Features and dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm x 270cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
  • The bathroom has a non slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is no flush on the transfer side.
• Features and dimensions View
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in) high.
  • 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 toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is 87cm (2ft 10in) high.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
• Wheel in shower details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is sensor.
  • The shower seat is shower chair.
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Additional facilities are located throughout the suite.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located straight ahead on the left after you enter.
  • The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the suite entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.