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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/sandwell-and-west-birmingham-hospitals-nhs-trust/main-hospital-entrance-3

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• Comments View
  • Acute Medical Unit B is located in the Lyndon Department, on the first floor of the main hospital building.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is The Hawthorns.

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Opening Times (Visiting Times)

• Monday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 11:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 21:00.

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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 is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 482cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 10in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main hospital entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• 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 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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main 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 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 system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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• Comments View
  • The reception is open 07:45-19:15 Monday to Friday.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the reception foyer.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 262cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 7in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Acute Medical Unit B - AMU B)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Lyndon Building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not 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 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 22m (24yd 2in) from the ward entrance.
• 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 not a bell to attract attention.
• 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music/noise.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Reception (X- Ray In Patients)

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Ward

• There is level access in the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
• There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
• The area/room/bay surveyed was Bay 2.
• There is a/are door(s) to the area/room/bay.
• The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed(s)/between beds.
• The bed(s) is/are adjustable.
• The bed(s) has/have bedside storage.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• 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 not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• A flashing alarm is available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)

• The consultation / treatment room is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Male Bathroom

• Accessible bathroom facilities are available.
• There is/are 1 accessible bathrooms in this ward.
• There is/are 1 accessible bathroom with a bath.
• The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people
• There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
• The accessible bathroom is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
• A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The door weight is heavy.
• The dimensions of the bathroom are 267cm x 194cm (8ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
• The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
• There is not a lateral transfer space.
• 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 not a coat hook.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• 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 132cm (4ft 4in) high.
• 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 toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
• There is a wash basin.
• The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The wash basin height is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The tap type is sensor.
• There is a mixer tap for the wash basin.
• There are not mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
• There is a bath.
• The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
• The height is not adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The tap type is twist/turn.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is not a shower over the bath.
• There are not wall mounted handrails available.
• 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 good.
• The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
• The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a female bathroom next to the male bathroom.

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Accessible Shower (Male Shower)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the toilet area.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Staff Toilet)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located on the main corridor.
  • Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, shower chairs, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.