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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • From the M65
    
    Take the M65 to Junction 7.
    At the roundabout, take the exit on to Dunkenhalgh Way/A6185.
    Turn left on to Manor Place/B6231.
    Continue to follow B6231.
    At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Queens Road West.
    Turn right onto Haywood Road.
    The hospital will be on the right.
    
    From The Town Centre
    
    From Blackburn Road turn left on to King Street.
    At the roundabout, take the third exit on to Milnshaw Lane.
    Continue on Whalley Road/A680 to Haywood Road.
    Turn right at the first cross street on to Haywood Road.
    The hospital will be on the right.
  • There is a car park with standard and Blue Badge parking available at the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are on the A680 Whalley Road
    Buses that stop here include numbers 1, 6, 6b, 9,14, 15, 59c, 530, 547, 800, 867, 870, 907.
    The bus companies that operate the busses are Holmeswood Coaches, Lancashire Buses and Stagecoach Buses.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Accrington Railway Station
    It is located just over 700m from the hospital, in the town centre.
    The station has step free access to all platforms.
    Taxis are available to take you to the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on Lancashire Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Accrington Railway Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Stagecoach Bus Company.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Holmeswood Coaches.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• 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 cannot be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.

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• Comments View
  • There is a Customer Relations Team.
  • The Customer Relations Team is not located within the hospital.
  • It is located at Park View Offices, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road Blackburn BB2 3HH.
  • The telephone number for the Customer Relations Team is 0800 587 2586.
  • The email address for patient advice, concerns and complaints is [email protected]
  • The email address for general enquiries is [email protected].

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Hospital Parking

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
  • 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) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 600cm.
  • 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.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located by the main entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the 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 at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located by the main entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 drop off points by the main entrance.
  • Two of them allow waiting for 20 minutes the other is for 10 minutes.
  • There is a further drop off point by the Outpatients entrance.
  • The pay and display machine is located by the main entrance.
  • It has a slight slope in front of it.
  • The cash slot to the pay and display machine is 107cm high.
  • The buttons of the pay and display machine are 130cm high.

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Getting To (X-Ray)

• The X-Ray department is/are located on the ground floor of the hospital.
• Access to the X-Ray department is via the Main Entrance.
• Enter the main entrance and turn left.
  Follow the corridor to the end just past the staircase.
  The X-Ray department is ahead.
• There is step free access to the X-Ray department.
• The X-Ray department is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the entrance and the department/service.
• 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 (Main Hospital Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the carpark on the left.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 200cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • 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) 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 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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 width of the ramp is 117cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

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Opening Times (X-Ray)

• Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (X-Ray)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The X-Ray department is located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • 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.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, treatment rooms and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the physiotherapy department.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception (X-Ray)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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 not a television.
  • 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (X-Ray)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; X-Ray Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (DEXA Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; DEXA Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (X-Ray)

• The changing cubicle/room is located ahead and on the left as you enter.
• The changing cubicle/room is 7m from the waiting room/area.
• There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
• There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
• There are separate cubicles available within the Changing Room.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
• There is a/are coat hook(s) 168cm from the floor.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Changing Room (X-Ray)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the department.
• The facility is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the X-Ray Department Entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 142cm x 190cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 3in).
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the physiotherapy department.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the waiting area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Accrington Victoria Hospital link (new tab) - click here.