Access Guide
Summary
- This is a health centre property.
- Services within the building include: Main Health Centre Building - Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Community Paediatrics, Public Health Nursing/Starting Well Service, Reach4wellbeing, Continence, Adult Speech & Language Services, Heart Failure Clinic, Audiology, Genetics Clinic, Adult Learning Disabilities Psychiatry, Podiatry, Looked after Children Service.
- Child Adolescent Mental Health Services & Learning Disabilities - CAMS Service. Sexual Health Service. Community Dentistry Service.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Kidderminster Health Centre is located on Bromsgrove Street and can be accessed by the A451.
- Kidderminster Health Centre has standard on street parking and on street Blue Badge bays. There is also a public car park located across the street from Kidderminster Health Centre.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Bromsgrove Street with routes 2, 4, 4A, 7, 7A, 9A, 9A, 42, 291, 292, 2 92S and 297 operating here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Kidderminster which is approximately 0.7 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- The links below are for the bus providers operating near Kidderminster Health Centre.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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- The link below is the train provider for Kidderminster train station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- Home visits services are available.
- Home visits can be arrange under extenuating circumstances.
Public Parking
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Bromsgrove Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 560cm (9ft 2in x 18ft 4in).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Bromsgrove Street.
- The name of the car park is Bromsgrove Street Car Park.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)
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Bus Stop(s)
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- There is not an onsite bus stop.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).
Opening Times
- Monday 14:30 - 17:15.
- Tuesday 16:15 - 19:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 16:15 - 19:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- Only-pre booked procedure appointments on Wednesdays.
Outside Access (Sexual Health Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main health centre building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- To exit the main entrance door you need to press the push pad at a height of 94 cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the left as you enter the Sexual Health clinic.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Sexual Health 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 not 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 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- 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 is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a 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.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Entrance (Entrance to Clinic areas)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the waiting room.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Certain sections of the corridor are 78 cm wide.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 4.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Room / Area (Counselling Room)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Counselling Room.
- The room / area is approximately 26m from the Sexual Health entrance.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the main Health Centre by the waiting room.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the Sexual Health corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Sexual Health entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Kidderminster Health Centre link (new tab) - click here.