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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Side Entrance.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/sandwell-and-west-birmingham-hospitals-nhs-trust/birmingham-city-hospital/access-guides/main-hospital-side-entrance

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• Comments View
  • Ward D12 - Haematology Ward is located on the first floor main spinal corridor.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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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.

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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 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.

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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 View
  • This entrance is swipe card entry 19:30 - 06:30.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• The lift is located off the main spinal corridor.
• The lift is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor main spinal corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• There is an intercom at this entrance.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• No Braille signage is available.
• No tactile signage is available.
• No pictorial signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an haematology ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 9 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 9 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within the corridor outside the ward.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the ward corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 245cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is fair.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is used as storage for the mobile host as patients have their own ensuite.

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Accessible Shower (En-Suite)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the en-suite accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (En-Suite Toilets)

• These toilets are for patients only.
• There are accessible toilet facilities available on the first floor of the main spinal corridor.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the right as you enter the unit entrance.
  • Unisex toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• 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.

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Related Access Guides

• Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust link (new tab) - click here.