Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include theatres.
- Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-9
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Comments
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- The Windmill Suite is located on the ground floor main spinal 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 are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 238cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 60m (66yd) from the Main Hospital Side Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 75m (82yd) from the Main Hospital Side 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.
- 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.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is swipe card entry 19:30 - 06:30.
Outside Access (Windmill Suite Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor main spinal corridor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The intercom 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 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the unit 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 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 vinyl.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Male adapted toilet facilities are available on the second floor main spinal corridor.
- Female adapted toilet facilities are available on the first floor main spinal corridor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available on the ground floor of the main spinal 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.