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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-9

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• Comments View
  • Ward D15 is located on the first floor main spinal corridor.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Birmingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• 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 are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 82m (90yd) from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the Main Hospital 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 uneven surfaces.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located at the front of the Main Hospital Entrance.
• There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Hospital Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Lift 8)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main spinal corridor.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Hospital Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 240cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 130cm high.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor main spinal corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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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 not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is male.
• There are 2 bays available.
• There are 2 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 1.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio and hospital information.
• These services are chargeable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is electric.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the accessible toilet for visitors to use is 15m (16yd 1ft).
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located to the rear of the ward.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Washroom

• The washroom is male.
• The standard washroom is 22m (24yd 2in) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access to the standard washroom.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard washroom include a toilet, a bath and a sink.

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Accessible Toilet

• Male accessible toilet facilities are available on the second floor main spinal corridor.
• Female accessible toilet facilities are available on the first floor main spinal corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the rear of the ward.
  • The male toilets are 43m (47yd) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Standard toilets are available throughout the ward.
  • There is a dropdown rail available.

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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.
• Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
• 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.