Changing Places
Changing Places toilets are available at Heartlands Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
These toilets are equipped with a hoist, adult-sized height adjustable changing table, shower, sink and toilet. The facilities are designed to meet the needs of people with conditions such as muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis, and those with spinal or brain injuries.
| Hospital | Location |
|---|---|
| Heartlands Hospital | Next to Ward 3. Key available from hospital reception or Ward 3 staff |
| Queen Elizabeth Hospital | To the right of the information desk, past the WH Smith store. Key available from information desk staff |
For further information on Changing Places facilities, please see the Changing Places website.
Hearing loops
Hearing loops offer wireless signals that can be picked up by hearing aids to help overcome background noise. Portable hearing loop equipment is available in outpatient and ward areas.
Hearing loop equipment can be accessed through the ward or department sister.
Minicom
Minicom allows text communication via a telephone line for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech impairments.
Minicom telephones have a keyboard and screen that transmit typed messages via a telephone line to the screen of a compatible device.
To access the Minicom service, please liaise with the ward sister.
Mobility
- If you have a wheelchair, scooter or walking aid to support your mobility, you are strongly advised to bring them with you on your visit to the hospital.
- If you are a wheelchair user, you are particularly advised to bring your wheelchair with you to your appointment or during your visit as we have very limited stock and cannot guarantee availability.
- If you are arriving by hospital transport, you are advised to inform at the time of booking that you wish to bring your own wheelchair (that must be suitable to be strapped down in the vehicle).
- If you or someone you know has difficulty walking or getting around (mobility), a wheelchair, scooter or walking aid might help. More information can be found on the NHS website
- NHS website: walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Last reviewed: 16 October 2024