Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Outpatients Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/outpatients-entrance-6
- Related link Fracture Clinic.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/fracture-clinic-9
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Comments
View
- Medical Illustration is located in the Fracture Clinic corridor.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Birmingham.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Jewellery Quarter.
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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Outpatients Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Outpatients 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 have to cross a road.
- 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 at the front of the venue.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Outside Access (Outpatients 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 automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Outpatients Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Clinic Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right when entering Outpatients Entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Fracture Clinic.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Reception
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
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 varied.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 2m (2yd 7in) from the unit 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.
- 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The consultation / treatment room is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the rear of the studio.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the unit entrance.
- The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the studio.
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Adapted toilet facilities are available within the fracture clinic.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available off the outpatients corridor.
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.
- Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
- 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.