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Atrium Medical Centre

National Exhibition Centre, Atrium, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
  • This venue is situated in Chelmsley Wood.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Birmingham International.

Opening Times

  • Opening times depend on bookings and events taking place.

Outside Access (the Atrium)

  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open both ways.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There are portable hearing loops available to borrow belonging to the National Exhibition Centre.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
    • The accessible toilet is located off the treatment area.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 160cm (4ft 0in x 5ft 3in).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a coat hook.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The sink is 85cm (2ft 9in) high.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
    • The adapted toilet is also used as a standard unisex toilet.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • Comments View
    • There are wheelchairs available to borrow at the medical centre.
    • The medical centre opens 30 minutes before the show starts and closes 30 minutes after the show ends.