Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Audiology room, ENT.
- Related link Outpatients Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/outpatients-entrance-5
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Comments
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- Corridor C is located on the first floor of the Outpatients department.
- Corridor C can be accessed via Corridor A.
- Clinics vary within the corridor department.
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.
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.
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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Second set of doors
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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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located within the Outpatients waiting room.
- The lift is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Outpatients entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The clear door width is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 230cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 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 not 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Outpatients department.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in) wide.
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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Comments
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- The Audiology consulting room entrance is 70cm wide.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 vinyl.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Information in other languages and formats is not available on request.
- 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (ENT)
- There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was ENT Examination Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Adapted toilet facilities are available within the outpatients main waiting area.
Standard Toilet(s) (Specimen Toilet)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located off Corridor C.
- Unisex toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.