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Disabled Access Guide for Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine
Sandwell General Hospital
Lyndon
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4HJ
Tel: 0121 507 3022
Fax: 0121 607 3117
Email: pals@swbh.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.swbh.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine.
Related link Outpatients Entrance.
Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine is located off the Outpatients ground floor corridor.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in West Bromwich.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sandwell & Dudley.
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 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 3.6m x 5.6m (11ft 9in x 18ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the Outpatients entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the Outpatients 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.
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 at the front of the Outpatients entrance.
There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Outside Access (Outpatients 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 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Outpatients Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the Outpatients corridor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 147cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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 varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Route finding signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 8m (26ft 2in) from the 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.
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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Nuclear Medicine)
There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Nuclear Medicine 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd) from the 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 130cm (4ft 3in) 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.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ultrasound)
There are 3 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Ultrasound 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the 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 136cm (4ft 5in) 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.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
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 13m (14yd) from the unit entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the corridor.
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 by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 156cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 1in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is 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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not 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 both sides.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted toilet facilities with clear manoeuvering space are available within the Outpatients main waiting area.
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 waiting room.
The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the unit entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
The female standard toilet has handrails and dropdown rails available.
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.
