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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Leave the M61 motorway at junction 5 and take the A58 towards Wigan.
    At the next roundabout take the A6 towards Walkden.
    Carry on along the A6 for about a mile, then turn left at the junction and follow the A579 towards Bolton.
    Cross over the motorway then take the first right onto Plodder Lane.
    Continue along Plodder Lane for 1.5 miles then turn left into Redgate Way where the hospital will be signposted.
    Carry on along this road and the hospital site will be ahead.
  • There are several open-air car parks available throughout the hospital site which provide standard and Blue-Badge parking.
    There is a drop-off point immediately in front of the main hospital entrance.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are immediately opposite the main entrance and are served by buses 501, 521 and 557. These provide direct services to Bolton, Farnworth, Blackrod, Little Lever, Westhoughton and Moses Gate.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The bus stops are located either side of the road directly opposite the main hospital entrance.
  • The bus stops on both side of the road are sheltered.
    There is a small amount of bench seating and there is sufficient room for a wheelchair user to wait.
  • The bus stops are between 50 and 75 metres from the main hospital entrance.
    These are on either side of the main road that runs through the hospital site. A nearby pelican crossing allows access to the entrance from the bus stop on the far side of the road. This crossing has slight gradients down to the dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
    For the nearer bus stop there is an unmarked crossing which also has slight gradients down to dropped kerbs and tactile paving.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Moses Gate which is 1.7 miles away on Bolton Road. This station provides direct services to and from Bolton, Manchester Victoria, Wigan Wallgate, Southport, Rochdale, Clitheroe and Blackburn.
• Useful Links View
  • Diamond Buses - Timetable 501.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Vision Buses - Timetable 521.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Moses Gate Station details.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Train timetable and fare information.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the left just after coming through the main hospital entrance.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01204 390 193.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found opposite the main reception desk.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print and different languages.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception desk.
• There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located near J Block.

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Hospital Parking (Mallet Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located directly opposite the Maternity Unit entrance. A quiet access road runs between the two.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • Payment machines are located next to the Maternity Unit entrance.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 66m (72yd 6in) from the Maternity Unit entrance.
• Comments View
  • To obtain free parking please ring 0333 123 1454, or visit the iFM Bolton Car Park Management office located at Shawcross House with your Blue Badge and full, correct vehicle registration to register for a permit until your Blue Badge expires.

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Entrance (Stepped and Ramped Access to Car Park)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Maternity Unit entrance’.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right across the road from the building entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left across the road from the building entrance.
  • There is/are 10 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There are marked road crossings to access both access points from the building entrance.

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Getting To (The Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage)

• The Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage is/are located on the ground floor of the Maternity Unit (M Block).
• Access to the Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage is via the Maternity Unit entrance.
• After entering the Maternity Unit go straight ahead and the entrance for the Delivery Suite and Maternity Triage is on the left.
• There is step free access to the Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage.
• The Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage is approximately 36m from the Maternity Unit entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Princess Anne Maternity Unit.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 208cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.

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Entrance (Delivery Suite / Maternity Triage)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Maternity Unit (M Block).
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the department entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 15m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 54cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 54cm.
• The tables do not contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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 moderate to good.

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Ward

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an maternity ward.
  • This is a female ward.
  • There is/are 1 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 14 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 17 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the ward reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Example Side Room View
  • There is one side room available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is not available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are low to moderate.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
  • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main hospital area near the Chapel.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located near the Maternity Unit entrance.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 09:00-13:00 and 15:00-21:00 for partners.
    For all other visitors it is 18:30-20:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.

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Room / Area (Pool Suite)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (The Butterfly Suite)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Family Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 20m from the department entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are sofas only.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is 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 good.

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Washroom (Room D6)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 5+ washroom(s) which has/have a shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in Room D6.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 324cm x 216cm (10ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 148cm and 152cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 134cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the building.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left on exiting the lift.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female and male toilets to the right as you enter the building.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - Main Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - M Block Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Maternity Triage link (new tab) - click here.