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Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit

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

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Getting To (Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit)

  • This route starts at the Emergency Department Car Park.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
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  • Access to this department is via the Emergency Department entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located at the rear of the Emergency Department reception waiting area.
  • The department is approximately 45m from the Emergency Department entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Emergency Department entrance and proceed straight ahead.
  • Continue to the end of the waiting area and the entrance to the Surgical Assessment Unit is located ahead.
  • Enter the unit, turn left, follow the corridor ahead and turn left again
  • Proceed along the corridor and the entrance to the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit is located on the right.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Emergency Department Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the hospital building, along Grove Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 461cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Emergency Department entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the right side of the car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Emergency Department Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the hospital building, along Grove Lane.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 75cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 119cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 111cm.
  • There are 2 identical doors located either side of the central revolving door.

Department Service (Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit is located on level 2 of Core E, within the Emergency Department.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is an exit button at 110cm high.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the right of reception and within room 6 and room 7.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit.
    • The distance from the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit entrance is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
    • 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 not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 4)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was Room 4.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the right side of the unit.
  • The distance from the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 177cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 6)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was Room 6.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the unit.
  • The distance from the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: height adjustable tables and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room 7)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was Room 7.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor on the right side of the unit.
  • The distance from the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 192cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and height adjustable tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead as you enter the unit, to the right of reception.
    • The distance from the Surgical Same Day Emergency Care Unit entrance is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 120cm and 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.