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Introduction

• Related link A & E Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/aande-entrance

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  • The Emergency Assessment Unit is located on the first floor of the A & E department.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in West Bromwich.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Sandwell & Dudley.

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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 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main 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.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• 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 A&E.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (A&E Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
• 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 170cm (5ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 178cm (5ft 10in).

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Level Change (A&E 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • The stairs are located Rear of A&E.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the A&E entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • This is to AMU.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the waiting area.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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.

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  • There is a hearing loop fitted to the alarm system.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the A & E department.
• 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 door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not 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 not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl and wood.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (19ft 8in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl and wood.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Assessment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 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 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.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 4 bays available.
• There are 4 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 1.
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• No beds have bedside storage.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is powered overhead.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • There are 6 beds within each bay.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 277cm (8ft 6in x 9ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • Adapted toilet facilities are also available within the bays.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are not 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.