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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-10

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• Comments View
  • There is open visiting on this ward.
  • Critical Services is located in the Priory Department on the first floor of the main hospital building.

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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 and 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 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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  • 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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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 2m (2yd 7in) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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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Outside Access (Critical Care Services Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the hospital.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• 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 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

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• 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 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.
• 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 1 bays available.
• There are 4 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 1.
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• No beds have bedside storage.
• 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 7m (7yd 1ft).
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the standard toilet for visitors to use is 13m (14yd 8in).
• There is not a bathroom on the ward.
• There is not a bathroom outside the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • The nearest standard facility for visitors is located on the second floor.
  • At the time of the survey it was not possible to photograph the ward area.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Adapted facilities are located on the first floor of the main hospital building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard facilities are located on the ground and second floor of the main hospital building.

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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, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.