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Entrances at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Grove Lane, Smethwick, Birmingham, B66 2QT

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front centre of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 124cm.
  • This entrance brings you into level 0 of the hospital building.

Entrance (QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located within the Yellow Zone of the QPark Car Park, in the centre of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • This entrance brings you into level 0 of the hospital.

Entrance (QPark Car Park Purple Zone Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located within the Purple Zone of the QPark Car Park, in the centre of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 121cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 126cm.
  • This entrance brings you into level 0 of the hospital.

Entrance (QPark Car Park Orange Zone Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located within the Orange Zone of the QPark Car Park, in the centre of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 126cm.
  • This entrance brings you into level 0 of the hospital.

Reception (Welcome Centre Desk)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you exit the Welcome Centre lifts on level 5.
    • The distance from the Welcome Centre lifts is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and desks.