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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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  • Ward D6 is located on the ground 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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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor main spinal corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not 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 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Reception (Main 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Reception (Nurse Base)

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• 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.
• 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 non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not 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.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Urology Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 60m (66yd) from the unit 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 single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 2 bays available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Female Bay.
• The area / room / bay is 26m (28yd) from the unit entrance .
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• 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.
• 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.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (Female)

• 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 flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Shower (Male)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located to the right as you pass Male Bay.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • 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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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the rear of the ward.
  • The female toilets are 58m (63yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the right as you pass the male bay.
  • The male toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are handrails 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.