Access Guide
Summary
- This is an inpatient unit.
- Services within the building include: Rehabilitation Step Down ward.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Take the M602 to junction 2, then take the A576 exit to Trafford Park/Eccles.
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gilda Brook Rd/A576.
Continue to follow the A576.
Continue straight onto Eccles Old Rd/A576.
Turn left onto Langworthy Rd/A5186 then turn right onto Charles St.
Braeburn House is located on the right. - There is a single Blue Badge bay within the small car park at the front of the building. There is also on street standard parking opposite the venue.
- Take the M602 to junction 2, then take the A576 exit to Trafford Park/Eccles.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is on Maurice Drive just around the corner from the Braeburn House.
The bus stop is approximately 100m from the Main Entrance.
The no. 79 bus stops here.
The bus is run by Diamond Bus Northwest.
- The nearest bus stop is on Maurice Drive just around the corner from the Braeburn House.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent station. It is located on University Road West approximately 1 mile from the unit. The entire station has step free access.
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Useful Links
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- For updated bus times please see the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For updated train times please see the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- Home visits services are not available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 500cm (11ft 12in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located opposite Braeburn House.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on street standard parking in unmarked bays and is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
Getting To (The Crescent)
- The Crescent is/are located on the ground floor of Braeburn House.
- Access to the Crescent is via the main entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and continue past reception. Go through the double doors and go through the entrance to Light Oaks Ward on the right. Take the corridor on the left and go through the double doors. Follow the corridor to the end and the entrance to The Crescent is located on your right.
- There is step free access to the Crescent.
- The Crescent is approximately 55m from the main entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Braeburn House.
- 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.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 103cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does/do 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
- 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) 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 76cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left on entering.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 no 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.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/08/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 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.
- Some 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 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.
Ward (The Crescent)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Rehabilitation Step Down ward.
- This is a male ward.
- There is/are 6 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 6 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
- There is some 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.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
- The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
- There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/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 not accessible washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the right as you enter the Main Entrance.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 09.00 to 19.00.
- Protected meal times are between 12.30 to 13.30 and 17.30 to 18.30.
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Comments
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- The toilets on this ward guide are not on the ward itself. They are located by Braeburn House Main Entrance.
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Comments
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- The toilets on this ward guide are not on the ward itself. They are located by Braeburn House Main Entrance.
Family Room (Lounge)
- There is step-free access to the family room.
- The family room is clearly signed.
- 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 89cm.
- The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
- There are armchairs and sofas in the family room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a refreshment counter.
- There is not a sink.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- Background music is not played in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
Family Room (Braeburn House Visitors Room)
- The family room is located ahead and on the right as you enter the Main Entrance.
- There is step-free access to the family room.
- The family room is clearly signed.
- 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 76cm.
- The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
- There are chairs with armrests on both sides.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a refreshment counter.
- There is not a sink.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- Background music is not played in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Visitors - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 187cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Main Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the Main Entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Braeburn House - Buile Hill Ward link (new tab) - click here.
- Braeburn House - Light Oaks Ward link (new tab) - click here.