Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Sheldon Block Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/sheldon-block-entrance
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Comments
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- The Birmingham Skin Clinic In-Patient Ward is located on the third floor of Sheldon Block.
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.
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.
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
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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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.
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.
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.
Outside Access (Birmingham Skin Clinic In-Patient Ward 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Reception (Nurses Station)
- The desk is 11m (12yd) from the ward entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have 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 a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward
- There is level access to the ward.
- The ward is unisex.
- There are 2 bays available.
- There are 4 side rooms available.
- The area / room / bay surveyed was Ward Bay 2.
- 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.
- Bedside services available are television, telephone and radio.
- Some of these services are chargeable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a bathroom on the ward.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Bathroom (Male)
- There are accessible bathrooms available.
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Location and access
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- The bathroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
- The accessible bathroom is 10m (32ft 10in) from the ward entrance .
- There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
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Features and dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm x 275cm (5ft 11in x 9ft 0in).
- The bathroom has a non slip floor.
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
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Position of fixtures
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- There is not a lateral transfer space.
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Features and dimensions
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- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 towel dispenser is 145cm (4ft 9in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Wheel in shower details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is shower chair.
- There are not handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Bathroom (Male)
- The bathroom is interchangeable between male and female.
- The standard bathroom is 7m (22ft 12in) from the ward 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, a sink and an emergency cord.
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Comments
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- Additional female facilities are located along the ward corridor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located at the rear of the ward.
- The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the ward entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the left towards the rear of the ward.
- The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the ward entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.