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Introduction

• Related link Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/birmingham-and-midland-eye-centre-ent

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  • The Cataract & Day Surgery Unit is located on the first floor of the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre.

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Outside Access (Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 11in).

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 470cm x 256cm (15ft 5in x 8ft 5in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located outside the entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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  • Please check with venue for up to date car parking terms.
  • http://bmec.swbh.nhs.uk/patients/parking/.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Jewellery Quarter.

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Level Change (Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• The lift is located towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 136cm x 237cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Level Change (First Floor Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located Leading to the service(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.

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Outside Access (Cataract & Day Surgery Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the eye centre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 7m (22ft 12in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • Additional waiting areas are located throughout the unit.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Cataract Unit)

• There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Cataract Unit.
• The consultation / treatment room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the room.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Day Surgery)

• The room surveyed was Treatment Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd 11in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Day Surgery)

• The room surveyed was Theatre Two.
• The consultation / treatment room is 18m (20yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are not doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room (Cataract Patients)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the right as you face the unit entrance.
• The standard changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
• The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Male - Day Surgery)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located straight ahead on the right after you enter.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the unit entrance.
• The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Female - Da Surgery)

• The standard changing rooms are located straight ahead on the right after you enter.
• The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the unit entrance.
• The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Bathroom (Cataract Patients)

• The bathroom is unisex.
• The standard bathroom is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a shower, a sink and an emergency cord.

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  • There is one medium step to access the shower cubicle.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the unit.
  • The accessible toilet is 23m (25yd 6in) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• 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 sliding bolt.
  • The door weight is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 260cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 6in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 towel dispenser is 128cm (4ft 2in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located straight ahead on the right after you enter.
  • Unisex toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Additional facilities are located throughout the unit.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in Braille, large print, audio and different languages format can be requested.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
• Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, ceiling tracking hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.