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Overview (The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital)

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• About View
  • This is a specialist hospital site.
  • Services available in the venue include: departments and wards for patient consultation and treatment, a café and a shop.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Northfield Station.
  • The nearest bus station is Kings Norton.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the main corridor running from X-Ray towards the Café Royal canteen.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

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Parking (Car Park A)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the Gate A entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 254cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Gate A - Courtyard Gardens entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, Blue Badge holders and visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located adjacent to the Gate A - Courtyard Gardens entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Bristol Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

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Parking (Car Park C)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital, in front of the main hospital entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the main hospital entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and visitors only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located between the car park and the main hospital entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 226cm (width) x 364cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.

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Getting To (Ultrasound)

• Ultrasound is/are located on the first floor.
• Access to Ultrasound is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and turn right.
  Take the lift on the right to the first floor.
  Head straight down the corridor and Ultrasound will be ahead.
• There is step free access to Ultrasound.
• Ultrasound is approximately 12m from the main hospital entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lift and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Opening Times

• During the Covid-19 pandemic opening times are subject to change.
• Please contact the unit for further information.

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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.

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Stairs (Main Hospital Entrance / Outpatients)

• The stairs surveyed are located adjacent to the Main Hospital Entrance, at the rear of Outpatients waiting area.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (Main Hospital Entrance / Outpatients)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the Main Hospital Entrance, opposite the Outpatients reception.
• The distance from the Main Hospital Entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 248cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Reception (Ground Floor)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located beyond the main hospital entrance, to the left.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/08/2020.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a WRVS shop close by for refreshments.

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Waiting Room / Area (First Floor)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 48m from the lift.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 69cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 72cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This area is also used for the Ultrasound Suite.

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Department / Service (Ultrasound)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Ultrasound is located on the first floor of Outpatients.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; accessible toilet facilities for everyone, a treatment room and sub waiting areas.
  • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located in the waiting area of outpatients on the ground floor.
• Comments View
  • On arrival people check in on the ground floor reception in Outpatients, then take the lift to the first floor.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are special measures in place such as temporary screens on counters, touch screens are not in use, reduced seating in waiting areas and a one-way system.

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Imaging Room (Ultrasound)

• This section describes the Ultrasound Suite Room(s), located on the first floor in Outpatients.
• There is / are 1 Ultrasound Suite Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Suite.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 32m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 4m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 205cm x 230cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a bench seat in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 40cm.
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the changing room, 150cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The changing room is approximately 34m from the reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is adjustable.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
  • The Ultrasound Suite is via changing room 2.
    The door between the changing room and the suite is single, opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 88cm.
    There is an exit door button from the Ultrasound Suite at 120cm height.
    Changing room 1 does not access the suite directly.
• Comments View
  • The length of the fixed bench seat detailed above is 98cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Waiting Area - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 193cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 143cm and 155cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar facility with the transfer space on the right next to this one.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, down the corridor on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 213cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 160cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor in Outpatients.

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Related Access Guides

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