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Introduction

• Related link Maternity Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/maternity-entrance-1

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  • The MLU Unit Serenity Suite is located on the ground floor of the maternity block.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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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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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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 358cm x 600cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the maternity entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the maternity 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 slopes/ramps.
• 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 busy.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located opposite the main entrance.

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  • There are additional Blue Badge bays along the road leading to the maternity block, which is accessed via Gate 4 (photograph 5).

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Outside Access (Maternity Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the maternity block.
• 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 130cm (4ft 3in).

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  • 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 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Maternity Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (MLU Unit Serenity Suite)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are low.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 8m (26ft 3in) from the entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76 cm wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is not a television.
• 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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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Delivery Room)

• There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Ruby Suite 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
• 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 (Delivery Room)

• The room surveyed was Sapphire Suite 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
• 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • There are two medium steps to access the birthing pool.

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Standard Bathroom (Ruby Suite 1)

• The bathroom is female.
• The standard bathroom is 10m (32ft 10in) from the 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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  • All delivery rooms have the same standard bathroom facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted facilities are located in the maternity entrance foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
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  • The unisex toilets are located in the waiting area.
  • Unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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.