Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The hospital is signposted from both the town centre and the motorway. Follow the A682 (Colne Road). The hospital is located on the A6114 (Casterton Avenue). The postcode to use for a sat-nav is BB10 2PQ.
- All external visitors to the hospital are encouraged to park in the 6 designated 'Pay & Display' car parks around the hospital. Car Park 1 is opposite the Victoria Wing. Car Park 2 is opposite the UCLan building. Car Park 3 is outside the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre. Car Park 4 is on Casterton Avenue opposite the Fairhurst Building. Car Park 5 is opposite the main Outpatients Department. Car Park 6 is opposite the Main Hospital Entrance Area 7.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop located close to both of the entrances on Casterton Avenue and Briercliffe Road. You can use Travelines online journey planner to start to plan your journey by bus. The Hospital Trust has made a commitment to provide free transport between Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital for patients and visitors. The service operates from 06:15 to 21:30 Monday to Friday. A reduced service will operate on weekends and bank holidays.
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By Train
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- Burnley Central Station is 1.5 miles away. Brierfield Station is 1.5 miles away. There are good bus connections from both stations with short walking distances.
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Useful Links
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- Traveline Journey Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Walking route from Burnley Central Station on Google Maps.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Transport Service.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers can be found at the Main Hospital Entrance Area 7 reception, the Customer Relations desk at the main outpatients entrance Area 1, and by the entrance to The Fairhurst Building.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print on request.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas around the hospital buildings.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- 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.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff at reception.
- Other languages, documents and interpreters can be requested in advance.
- Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.
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Comments
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- There is a Customer Relations Team located within the hospital.
- The Customer Relations Team is located in the corridor, to the right as you enter the Main Hospital Entrance Area 7.
- 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].
Hospital Parking (Haematology and Chemotherapy Unit)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located in front of the Haematology and Chemotherapy Unit and opposite the Physiotherapy Department entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 470cm.
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- 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 None in this car parking area.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Hospital Parking (Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located at the front and to the right of Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients.
- 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- There is not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
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Paying
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- 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.
- 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 throughout the car park.
- There is not 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).
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients.
Getting To (Physiotherapy department from Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients)
- The Physiotherapy Department is/are located on level 1 of the area 1 building.
- Access to the Physiotherapy Department is via the Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients.
- Enter via the Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients. Go straight ahead past reception and the main waiting area. Carry on to the end of the corridor and turn left. Follow the corridor through a set of double doors and enter the lift located on the left. Take the lift to level 1. As you exit the lift the Physiotherapy Department is directly ahead.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the Physiotherapy Department.
- The Physiotherapy Department is approximately 4m from the lift.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Entrance Area 1 – Level 2 Main Outpatients and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Outside Access (Physiotherapy Department Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the service road of the Casterton Avenue entrance.
- 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 a hand sanitiser at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the physiotherapy main entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Area 1 Level 1 Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located Area 1 level 1.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the physiotherapy main 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 not 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is 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.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey the fixed hearing loop was not in use.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at a low level in the treatment area corridor.
- Wayfinding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Waiting Room / Area (Treatment Corridor)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 18m from the Physiotherapy main entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
- There is not a 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Bay)
- There is / are 14 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Bay 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- 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 adjustable.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- 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 adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment 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 double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 can be brought in from another department.
- 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 adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Gymnasium)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Gymnasium.
- 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 heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main treatment area corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Physiotherapy department main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the treatment rooms.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main treatment area corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the physiotherapy main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the treatment rooms.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located on level 2.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main physiotherapy department corridor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the physiotherapy main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Main Hospital Entrance Area 7 link (new tab) - click here.
- Main Outpatients Entrance Area 1 link (new tab) - click here.