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Introduction

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

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  • Ward M2 - Postnatal is located on the second 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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  • 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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  • 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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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • The stairs are located in the main corridor to the left, beyond reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 26m from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Lift No.11)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the reception foyer.
• The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 220cm x 125cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 1in).
• 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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Outside Access (Ward M2 Postnatal Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the maternity block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the ward 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 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 non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is female.
• There are 3 bays available.
• There are 2 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay Area.
• The area / room / bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the ward 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 141cm (4ft 8in) wide.
• 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.
• 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 not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• The distance to the standard toilet for visitors to use is 1m (3ft 3in).
• 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 New Born Examination Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the ward 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 single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) 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.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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  • At the time of the survey it was not possible to photograph the room.
  • There is a Newborn Hearing Screening Room in the main corridor leading to the ward, which was closed at the time of research.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible facilities are located on the ground floor in the maternity entrance foyer.

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Standard Bathroom

• The bathroom is female.
• The standard bathroom is 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 toilet, a shower, a sink and an emergency cord.

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  • The toilet has a dropdown and grab rail.
  • There is one deep step to access the shower cubicle.
  • Additional facilities are located throughout the area, some with level access shower facilities.

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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.