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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-8

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• Comments View
  • McCarthy Ward is located on the first floor of the hospital.

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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 hospital.
• 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 in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main hospital corridor.
• The lift is 50m (55yd) from main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 267cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 9in).
• 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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (McCarthy Ward Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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Reception (Staff Base)

• The desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the ward entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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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.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 2 bays available.
• There are 5 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bedroom 5.
• The area / room / bay is 11m (12yd) from the ward entrance .
• There are doors to the bay / side room.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in) wide.
• 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.
• Bedside services available are television, telephone and radio.
• These services are chargeable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the accessible toilet for visitors to use is 30m (33yd).
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (Female)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located to the left after you enter.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available are an adapted toilet and sink.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There are similar male facilities located in Bedroom One.

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Accessible Bathroom (Male)

• There are accessible bathrooms available.

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• Location and access View
  • The bathroom is interchangeable between male and female.
  • 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 3m (9ft 10in) from the ward entrance .
  • 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 380cm x 365cm (12ft 6in x 11ft 12in).
  • The bathroom has a non slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the bathroom.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Features and dimensions View
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height is adjustable.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is 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.
• Wheel in shower details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a female facility available with the same specifications.

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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 straight ahead as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the ward 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 to the right as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 7m (22ft 12in) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The facilities have dropdown rails on each side and an emergency alarm.

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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.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, ceiling tracking hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.