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Introduction

• Related link Maternity Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/maternity-entrance-1

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• Comments View
  • The Neonatal Department is located on the ground floor of the maternity block.

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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

• 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 358cm x 600cm (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the maternity entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the maternity 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The road is generally busy.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located opposite the main entrance.

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• Comments View
  • There are additional Blue Badge bays along the road leading to the maternity block, which is accessed via Gate 4 (photograph 5).

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Outside Access (Maternity Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the maternity block.
• 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 130cm (4ft 3in).

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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 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Level Change (Maternity 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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Level Change (Corridor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the service(s).
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ward 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.
• Some 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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Outside Access (Neonatal Department Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
• 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 door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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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 not a bell to attract attention.
• 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 not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area (Visitors/Play Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• Some 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 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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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 4 bays available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Nursery.
• The area / room / bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the entrance .
• There are doors to the bay / side 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 between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Baby Feeding.
• The consultation / treatment room is 25m (27yd) from the ward entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Room (Transitional Care/Overnight Stay)

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• General Information View
  • There are 2 rooms in total.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 2 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
• Location and Access View
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 88cm (2ft 11in) (2ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 225cm x 240cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is fixed.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no shower seat.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is no additional signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is one deep step to access the shower cubicle.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 at the rear of the ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the ward 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 140cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located Visitors.
  • Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the unisex standard toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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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.