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Introduction

• Related link Outpatients Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/outpatients-entrance-5
• Related link Medical Illustration Unit.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/medical-illustration-5

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  • The Pre-Op Assessment Clinic is located off the Medical Illustration Unit corridor.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in West Bromwich.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Sandwell & Dudley.

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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 360cm x 560cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 4in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Outpatients entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the Outpatients 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located at the front of the Outpatients entrance.

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Outside Access (Outpatients Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Outpatients 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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Outside Access (Medical Illustration Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the X-ray Department.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Outside Access (Clinic Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right when entering Medical Illustration.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 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 play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are audible.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Controls are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was bay 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are not doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • There are also 6 treatment bays available.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Adapted toilet facilities are located off the Medical Illustration corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located off the Medical Illustration corridor.

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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.