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Disabled Access Guide for Radiology Department
Birmingham Children′s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Tel: 0121 333 9722
Fax: 0121 333 9725
Web: http://www.bch.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI Scanning, Dental X-Ray, Gamma Scanning and CT Scanning.
The Radiology Department is located on the ground floor of the main building.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Access is by appointment only.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Birmingham.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Birmingham Snow Hill.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Main Hospital)
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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5.5m (11ft 5in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the 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 slopes/ramps.
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.
There is limited pay and display on street parking available on Steelhouse Lane.
Parking (Whittall Street)
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 back of the venue.
The car park type is multi-storey.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5.5m (13ft 1in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the car park 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2.1m (6ft 10in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
The ground floor level of this car park is for patient and visitor parking only.
The upper levels are for staff parking only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance and to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Inside Access
There is not 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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Route finding signage is available.
Picture signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located just beyond the entrance.
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 (Clinic Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the ground floor corridor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the ground floor unit 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 bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is not available only on request.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a touchscreen.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Route finding signage is not available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area (Ultrasound)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 35m (38yd) from the ground floor unit 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.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
All tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
Announcements are audible.
Announcements are in person.
Information is available in Braille on request.
Information is available in large print on request.
Information is available in different languages.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is a children's play area.
Waiting Room / Area (MRI Scanning)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 28m (30yd) from the ground floor unit 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.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
All tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
Announcements are audible.
Announcements are in person.
Information is available in Braille on request.
Information is available in large print on request.
Information is available in different languages.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is a children's play area.
Waiting Room / Area (General X-Ray)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 30m (33yd) from the ground floor unit 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.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
All tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
Announcements are audible.
Announcements are in person.
Information is available in Braille on request.
Information is available in large print on request.
Information is available in different languages.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is a children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound Room)
There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 34m (37yd) from the ground floor unit 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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) 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.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is available on request.
A vibrating alarm is available on request.
Consultation / Treatment Room (MRI Scanning)
There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 34m (37yd) from the ground floor unit 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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) 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.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is available on request.
A vibrating alarm is available on request.
Consultation / Treatment Room (X-Ray Room)
There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was 2.
The consultation / treatment room is 32m (35yd) from the ground floor unit 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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) 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.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is available on request.
A vibrating alarm is available on request.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the department entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the right as you enter.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 285cm x 245cm (9ft 4in x 8ft ).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 124cm (4ft ).
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is a push button style of alarm.
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 adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 125cm (4ft 1in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 78cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 bright.
There is an additional adapted toilet located at the rear of the department near the X-Ray rooms.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located off the MRI waiting area.
The unisex toilets are 34m (37yd) from the department entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets located off the Ultrasound waiting area and within the Ultrasound rooms.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed into the main building up to the Welcome Desk.
After the Welcome Desk a member of staff or security will escort any visitors to the ward or department area.
The photograph shows the mobile hoist for use within the Radiology Department.
