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Entrances at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP

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Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the hospital, opposite Car Park C.
  • 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 218cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 185cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Main Hospital Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • The distance from the main hospital entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is 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 chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Entrance (Café Royale Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, between gates A and B.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a dark mat between the two sets of doors.

Entrance (Gate A - Courtyard Gardens Entrance)

  • This entrance is located adjacent to the public parking at gate A.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in the walkway from Car Park A, opposite the orthotics department.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not 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 a key fob/card reader at a height of 128cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 128cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Level 1 - Balcony Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on level 1, on the balcony overlooking the courtyard.
  • The entrance area is not 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 are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.