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Introduction

• Related link Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/birmingham-and-midland-eye-centre-ent

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• Comments View
  • Eye A&E is located on the ground floor of Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.

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Level Change (Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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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 Quater.

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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 is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 470cm x 256cm (15ft 5in x 8ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the 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 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 quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located outside 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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• Comments View
  • Please check with venue for up to date car parking terms.
  • http://bmec.swbh.nhs.uk/patients/parking/.

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Outside Access (Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 151cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 149cm (4ft 11in).

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Reception (Eye Emergency & Urgent Care Clinic Reception)

• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• 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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Outside Access (Eye A & E Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the eye centre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Reception (Nurses Station)

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the 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 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 not play background music.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• The vending machine controls are not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are 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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• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey it was not possible to photograph the area.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 11 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Procedure Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the 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 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.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the 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 adjustable.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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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 at the rear of the department.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 260cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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.
  • There is not a/are not 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 43cm (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 height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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.

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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 at the rear of the department.
  • The female toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the rear of the department.
  • The male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.