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Disabled Access Guide for A & E Majors
Birmingham City Hospital
Dudley Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B18 7QH
Tel: 0121 507 4450
Fax: 0121 607 3117
Email: pals@swbh.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.swbh.nhs.uk/
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Introduction
Related link A & E Entrance.
A & E Majors is located off the A & E Entrance corridor.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Birmingham.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Jewellery Quarter.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This 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 is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.7m x 6m (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd) from the A & E main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 122m (133yd) from the A & E main 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 uneven surfaces.
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 have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not 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 at the front of the venue.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (A & E Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 114cm (3ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (A & E Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the A&E main corridor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
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 hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Ward
There are 1 bays available.
There are 2 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Side Room 1.
The area/room/bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into 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 136cm (4ft 5in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
No beds have bedside storage.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is electric.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is not a bathroom on the ward.
There is not a bathroom outside the ward.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the unit entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the bay area.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
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 width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 40cm (1ft 3in).
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.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) 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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
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 drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are low.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the bay area.
The female and male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the unit entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information Health
Disability awareness training can be provided for staff.
The most commonly produced documents can be provided in other formats.
Documents in Braille can be requested.
Documents in large print can be requested.
Documents in audio format can be requested.
Documents in different languages can be requested.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
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 by the venue on request.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, ceiling track hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
