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Introduction

• Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre offers short-term, individual and holistic rehabilitation programmes to help people improve their independence with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, walking and eating.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Birmingham Moor Street.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 246cm x 334cm (8ft 1in x 10ft 11in).
• The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the the main 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 uneven surfaces.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is an intercom at this entrance.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• 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 staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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.

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Waiting Room / Area (Reception Waiting Area)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl and wood.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• 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 not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room/area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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 bright.

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Outside Access (Ward Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of reception, on the main corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There is an intercom at this entrance.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 4 bays available.
• There are 20 side rooms available.
• Level access is by lift.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Autumn Bay (Chestnut Room).
• There are doors to the bay / side 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 between beds.
• No beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• Bedside services available are television.
• These services are not chargeable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• 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.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• A flashing alarm is not available.

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• Comments View
  • All the rooms have ensuites with either baths or showers.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played in the day room.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl and wood.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 213cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 12in).
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Waiting Room / Area (Relatives Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• Level access is by lift.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room/area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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.

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Accessible Toilet (Visitor's Accessible Toilet)

• 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 80cm (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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located on the main hallway.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available are an accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.