Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Maternity Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/maternity-entrance-1
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- Rheumatology Day Case M8 is located on the second floor of the maternity block.
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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Comments
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- Patients are advised that clinics can overrun..
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.
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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Comments
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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).
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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Second set of doors
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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).
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- The stairs are located in the main corridor to the left, beyond reception.
- The stairs are approximately 26m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Lift No.11)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the reception foyer.
- The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 220cm x 125cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Rheumatology Day Case M8 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the maternity block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
Reception
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a prescription box.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
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 not play background music.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey it was not possible to photograph the area.
Waiting Room / Area (Day Room)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 6m (19ft 8in) from the clinic 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 double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The door opening is 140 cm wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Consultation Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the clinic 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 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- The room surveyed was Day Case.
- The consultation / treatment room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- 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.
Accessible Bathroom
- There are accessible bathrooms available.
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Location and access
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- The bathroom is unisex.
- The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
- The accessible bathroom is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the clinic entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
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Features and dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 280cm x 190cm (9ft 2in x 6ft 3in).
- The bathroom has a non slip floor.
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
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Position of fixtures
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- There is not a lateral transfer space.
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Features and dimensions
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- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in) high.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath details
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- There is a bath.
- The height is not adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over the bath.
- There are wall mounted handrails available.
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Wheel in shower details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the day case bay area.
- The male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the clinic entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.