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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include foot health, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Chiropody.
• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-8

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• Comments View
  • The Rowley Regis Day Hospital is located off the ground floor corridor.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Rowley Regis.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Old Hill.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is 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 440cm x 600cm (14ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the main hospital entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main hospital 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 / non stepped access from the car park to 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 Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Hospital 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.

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Outside Access (Day Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area (Occupational Therapy)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Foot Health)

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Foot Health Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) 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 single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Chiropody)

• There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was A.D.L Bedroom.
• The consultation / treatment room is 46m (50yd) 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 single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Bathroom

• There are accessible bathrooms available.

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• Location and access View
  • The bathroom is unisex.
  • The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
  • The accessible bathroom is 35m (38yd) from the unit .
  • There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
• Features and dimensions View
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 340cm x 350cm (11ft 2in x 11ft 6in).
  • The bathroom has a non slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The lateral transfer space is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • 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.
• Features and dimensions View
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) 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.
• Position of fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in) 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 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
• Bath details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 62cm (2ft 0in).
  • The height is adjustable.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There are not wall mounted handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar bathroom within the Occupational Therapy department of the Day Hospital.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Adapted toilet facilities with clear manoeuvring space are located within the adapted bathroom.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the left as you enter the Day Hospital entrance.
  • The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the Day Hospital entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located within the Day Hospital seating area.
  • The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the Day Hospital entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are dropdown rails either side of the toilet pan, and an emergency alarm available.
  • There are a number of standard toilets available throughout the Day Hospital.

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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.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
• 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.