Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link A & E Entrance.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/aande-entrance-1
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Comments
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- A&E X-Ray is located to the rear of the A & E Entrance.
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.
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 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the A & E main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 122m (133yd 1ft) 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 between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- 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 to the Main Hospital.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (A&E Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the main hospital building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located from the Blue Badge Bays to the A&E Entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the A & E main corridor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 18m (20yd) 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 desk.
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.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was X Ray Room 1.
- The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 12in) 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 160cm (5ft 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.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 located within the waiting area.
- The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the unit entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 200cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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.
- Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
- 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.