Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Birmingham Treatment Centre Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/birmingham-treatment-centre-entranc
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- The procedures Unit is located on the second floor of the Birmingham Treatment Centre.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
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.
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.
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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Comments
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- There is a single, push pad operated door to the left of this entrance, which is 80cm in width.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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Escalators
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- 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.
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.
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 available only on request.
- The type of system is a portable 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.
Outside Access (Procedures Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception (Nurses Station)
- The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a touch screen.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) 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.
- 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 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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Comments
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- At the time of the survey it was not possible to photograph the area.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Ward
- There is level access to the ward.
- The ward is unisex.
- There are 2 bays available.
- There are 0 side rooms available.
- The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 1.
- There are not doors to the bay / side room.
- 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 an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
- There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
- There is a bathroom on the ward.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Bathroom
- There are accessible bathrooms available.
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Location and access
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- The bathroom is unisex.
- The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no additional signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
- The accessible bathroom is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
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Features and dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm x 225cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- The bathroom has a non slip floor.
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
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Position of fixtures
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- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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.
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Features and dimensions
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- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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Position of fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is 86cm (2ft 10in) high.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Wheel in shower details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- The shower seat is no seat.
- There are not handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left ater you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 easy to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 173cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 8in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 high 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the left after you enter.
- Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.