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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include X-Ray, Neurophysiology, Radiology.
• Related link Outpatients Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/outpatients-entrance-5

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  • The X-Ray department is located off the Outpatients ground floor corridor.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in West Bromwich.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• 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 (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the Outpatients corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• 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.
• 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 varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person and visual.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Fluoroscopy)

• There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Room 6.
• The consultation / treatment room is 35m (38yd 10in) 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 double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 bright.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the X-Ray corridor.
• The standard changing room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted toilet facilities with clear manoeuvering space are available within the Outpatients main waiting area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the X-Ray waiting area.
  • The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There is a handrail available.

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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.