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Pendleton Gateway Centre

1 Broadwalk, Pendleton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 5FX

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Overview (Pendleton Gateway Centre)

  • About View
    • This is a Health and Social Care Centre with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: GP Practices, Dental, X-Ray, Audiology, CAMHS, Children's Outpatients, District Nurses, Community Health, Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There are fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Pendleton Gateway Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, and the first and second floors in adult services and children's services.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, on the left after the main reception.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the second floor of Children's Services, to the right from lift 2.

Parking (Pendleton Gateway Centre)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the Pendleton Gateway Centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • There are also 7 parent and child bays available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Loganberry Avenue.
    • The name of the car park is Loganberry Avenue.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Pendleton Gateway Centre)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 92cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 109cm.

Reception (Ground Floor - Main Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance is 18m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is also a fixed hearing assistance system at the main reception.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.

Reception (Ground Floor - Children's Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance, at the right end of the building.
  • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance is 45m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.

Getting Around (Pendleton Gateway Centre)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance, on the left after reception.
    • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 198cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 129cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 109cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is an electric ceiling hoist in the toilet, which accesses all areas.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Ground Floor )

  • The room surveyed is located at the rear, right hand side of the building, through the door leading to the Children's Services lift.
  • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The room has a waste bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Lift 2 - Children's Services)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear, right had side of the building.
  • The distance from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Staircase 2)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the Pendleton Gateway Centre entrance.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Reception (First Floor - Pendleton Medical Centre)

  • The reception is located on the first floor, to the right from Lift 1.
  • The distance from Lift 1 is 9m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Reception (First Floor - Clarendon Surgery)

  • The reception is located on the first floor, ahead from Lift 1.
  • The distance from Lift 1 is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Reception (Second Floor - Dental)

  • The reception is located on the second floor ahead from Lift 1.
  • The distance from Lift 1 is 7m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows and glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Reception (First Floor - Salford CAMHS)

  • The reception is located on the first floor, to the left from Lift 2.
  • The distance from Lift 2 is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The seating and tables are fixed.

Seating Area (Second Floor - Children's Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located to the left from Lift 2.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Second Floor - Children's Department)

  • The room surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right from Lift 2.
  • The distance from Lift 2 is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 101cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.