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Introduction

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  • The chapel and prayer room is located on the second floor of the main hospital building.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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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 and 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 482cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 10in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main hospital entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
• There is level access into the venue.
• 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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• 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 system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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  • The reception is open 07:45-19:15 Monday to Friday.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the reception foyer.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 262cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 7in).
• 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 (Chapel and Prayer Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the main hospital building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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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Level Change (Chapel and Prayer Room 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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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 carpet.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Washroom (Male Wudu)

• The washroom is male.
• The standard washroom is 15m (16yd) from the 2 floor lift .
• There is not level access to the standard washroom.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard washroom include a toilet and a sink.

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Standard Washroom (Female Wudu)

• The washroom is female.
• The standard washroom is 13m (14yd) from the 2 floor lift .
• There is not level access to the standard washroom.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard washroom include a toilet and a sink.

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Accessible Toilet

• Adapted facilities are located on the second floor of the main hospital building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest facilities are located on the second floor of the main hospital building.

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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.