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Disabled Access Guide for Centre for Reproductive Medicine
University Hospital
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
West Midlands
CV2 2DX
Tel: 02476 968 873
Fax: 02476 968 880
Email: crm@uhcw.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.uhcw.nhs.uk
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Introduction
The Centre for Reproductive Medicine is located to the left of the Womens & Children's Entrance.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Coventry.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Coventry.
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 side 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 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5.6m x 3.4m (18ft 4in x 11ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the 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 have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located in the car park.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
You can park for free at the hospital if you are:
- An Oncology (cancer) patient attending for intravenous chemotherapy treatment
- Renal Dialysis patients
- Parents of sick children (who stay in hospital overnight to accompany their sick children).
Simply contact the ward or department caring for you, where a form will be given to you to take to the Security Office.
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for free car parking. For more information please view the information page on the hospital's website.
Outside Access (Centre for Reproductive Medicine Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Centre.
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.
These doors are push pad operated.
These doors have not been working automatically for a considerable amount of time.
Reception
The desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a bell to attract attention.
The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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.
Route finding signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Waiting Room / Area (Male Specimen)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 4m (13ft 1in) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 to the right as you face reception.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the entrance .
The dimensions of the lift are 0.92m x 1.4m (3ft x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 89cm.
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 not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Male Specimen)
There are 11 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Specimen Production Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the 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 light.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is not a chair.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 3)
The room surveyed was Room 3.
The consultation / treatment room is 13m (14yd) from the 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 light.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Phlebotomy)
The room surveyed was Phlebotomy.
The consultation / treatment room is 10m (11yd) from the 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 light.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) 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.
The chair is adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Scan 2)
The room surveyed was Scan 2.
The consultation / treatment room is 15m (16yd) from the 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 light.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
No chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are low.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
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 12m (13yd) from the entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor at the rear of reception.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 235cm (7ft x 7ft 8in).
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 125cm (4ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 84cm (2ft 9in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
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 3m (9ft 10in) from the first floor lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 6in 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 9in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and 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 left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 84cm (2ft 9in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male specimen area.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
Documents in voice recognition CD format 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.
Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
There is no charge for mobility aids.
To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.
