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Parking at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

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

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Parking (QPark Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the front of the building, along Grove Lane.
    • The car park is sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
    • There are 60 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 241cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 260cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Main Entrance Drop Off Point)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital, in front of the Main Entrance.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Counter (QPark Car Park Help Counter)

  • The counter is located at the front of the car park.
  • The distance from the QPark Car Park Yellow Zone Main Entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has a slight slope.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.