Access Guide
Summary
- This is a health centre.
- Services within the building include: GMMH Department including Older Adults Community Mental Health Service & Memory Assessment Team, Medical Surgery, Library, accessible toilets, offices and meeting rooms.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Take the M60 to junction 15.
At junction 15, take the M61 exit to Preston/Wigan/Bolton.
Continue onto M61.
Keep right at the fork to stay on M61, follow signs for A666.
Keep right to stay on M61.
Continue on St Peter's Way/A666. Take A579 to Breightmet Fold Lane in Bolton.
Continue onto St Peter's Way/A666.
Use the left lane to take the A579 slip road to A58/Town Centre (South)/Bury Turn right onto Bradford St/A579.
Continue onto Bury Road/A58.
Turn left onto Milnthorpe Road.
Turn right onto Breightmet Fold Lane.
The destination is on the left. - There are Blue Badge and standard parking bays in front and to the side of the venue.
- Take the M60 to junction 15.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located on Breightmet Fold Lane approximately 160m from the main entrance.
Buses that stop here include the 562, which is operated by Diamond Bus Northwest.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Breightmet Fold Lane approximately 160m from the main entrance.
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By Train
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- The nearest Train Station is Bolton.
It is approximately 2km from the venue.
The station has step-free access.
- The nearest Train Station is Bolton.
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Useful Links
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- Diamond Bus Northwest.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Bolton Train Station.
- 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 not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- Home visits services are available.
Opening Times (Breightmet Health Centre)
- Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 08:30 - 12:00.
- Sunday 08:30 - 12:00.
Opening Times (GMMH Reception)
- Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 and to the side of the venue.
- 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 21 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 600cm (11ft 12in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 130m (142yd 6in) 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- 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 a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Morrisons Car Park.
- The car park is located opposite the venue on Bury Road.
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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 not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Getting To (GMMH Mental Health)
- GMMH Mental Health is/are located on the ground floor of the building.
- Access to GMMH Mental Health is via the main entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and turn right. Continue to the end of the corridor and turn right again. The GMW Mental Health entrance will be ahead of you.
- There is step free access to GMW Mental Health.
- GMW Mental Health is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the main entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is 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 the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 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 162cm.
- 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 152cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Department / Service (GMMH Mental Health)
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Department / Service Access
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- GMMH Mental Health is located on the ground floor of the surgery.
- 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 some 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 moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a consultation room, a waiting room/area and a main reception.
- There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/service.
- The type of system is a portable loop (on request only).
- 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 just outside the department.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Reception (GMMH)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the department entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- 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 not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/10/2019.
- The hearing loop was not 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.
- No 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 medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room GF 66)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room GF 66.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located just outside the department entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the department entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 230cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 85cm from floor level.
- 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 185cm (6ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever 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 106cm.
- 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the HMMH Department.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the department entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.