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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Outpatients, Pharmacy, Phototherapy, Day Treatment Unit, and an In-Patient Ward.
• Related link Sheldon Block Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/sheldon-block-entrance

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  • The Birmingham Skin Clinic is located on the third floor of Sheldon Block.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:30.

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  • Patients are advised that clinics can overrun..

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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 (Sheldon Block)

• 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 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 248cm x 602cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Sheldon Block Entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the Sheldon Block 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 dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Sheldon Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 153cm (5ft 0in) wide.

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

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Level Change (Sheldon Block Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead on the right after you enter.
• The lift is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Sheldon Block entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 167cm x 266cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 9in).
• 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 within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Birmingham Skin Clinic Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the third floor of Sheldon Block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is not available only on request.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• 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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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.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area (Outpatients)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 23m (25yd 6in) from the clinic 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.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is 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 (Birmingham Regional Skin Laser Centre)

• There are 25 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Consulting Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Outpatients)

• The room surveyed was Cubicle 1 Patch Test.
• The consultation / treatment room is 27m (30yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room (Theatre Patients)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the outpatients waiting area.
• The standard changing room is 27m (30yd) from the clinic entrance.
• The standard changing room is 28m (31yd) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Reception (Wards & PUVA Treatment)

• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

You are on Waiting Room / Area (Day Treatment Unit). Skip to the next section.

Waiting Room / Area (Day Treatment Unit)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 7m (22ft 12in) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is 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 (Day Treatment Unit)

• The room surveyed was Cubicle 6.
• The consultation / treatment room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are not doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• 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 not adjustable.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (PUVA)

• The room surveyed was PUVA Treatment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 22m (24yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • There is one medium step to access the treatment cubicles.

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Standard Bathroom (Day Treatment Unit)

• The bathroom is interchangeable between male and female.
• The standard bathroom is 12m (13yd) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath with shower and a sink.

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Standard Bathroom (PUVA)

• The bathroom is unisex.
• The standard bathroom is 23m (25yd) from the clinic entrance.
• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath with shower and an emergency cord.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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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 outpatients department.
  • Unisex toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the clinic entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.