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Summary

• This is a clinical staff base.
• Services within the building include: North Mersey Community Mental Health Team and South Mersey Community Mental Health Team staff offices and limited assessments.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Brian Hore Unit is located south of Manchester in West Didsbury, off the A5103. From the M60 take junction 5 and follow the signs for Manchester. Continue along the A5103 for approximately 0.6 miles. At the traffic lights turn right onto the A5145. Proceed along the A5145 for approximately 332m and turn left onto Elizabeth Slinger Road. The Brian Hore Unit is located on the right after approximately 241m.
  • There is limited on site parking with 2 Blue Badge bays only. There is limited on street parking available on Elizabeth Slinger Road.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Abberton Road, which is served by bus 179. From the bus stop head west along Nell Lane, heading along the side of the Withington Community Hospital car park. After approximately 108m, cross over the entrance to the hospital car park. Continue along Nell Lane for approximately 60m and then turn left onto Elizabeth Slinger Road. The Brian Hore Unit is located on the left after approximately 145m.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Burnage, which is 1.8 miles from the unit. Exit the station onto Fog Lane and turn left. Proceed along Fog Lane for approximately 178m. At the junction use the pedestrian crossing to cross over to the opposite side of Fog Lane and cross over Parrs Wood Road. Continue along Fog Lane for approximately 30m to the Parrs Wood Road bus stop. Take the 172 bus to Withington Community Hospital (Stop A). Cross over Northern Grove/Nell Lane and cross over Burton Road to the proceed onto Nell Lane. Head west along Nell Lane, heading along the side of the Withington Community Hospital car park. After approximately 131m cross over the entrance to the hospital car park. Continue along Nell Lane for approximately 60m and then turn left onto Elizabeth Slinger Road. The Brian Hore Unit is on the left after approximately 145m.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Metrolink stop is West Didsbury, which is 0.7 miles from the unit. Exit the tram stop onto the junction of Lapwing Road and Palatine Road. Use the pedestrian crossing to cross over Palatine Road and proceed along Lapwing Road for approximately 420m. Turn left onto Burton Road. Proceed along Burton Road for approximately 300m to the junction with Northern Grove and Nell Lane. Cross over Northern Grove/Nell Lane and cross over Burton Road to the proceed onto Nell Lane. Head west along Nell Lane, heading along the side of the Withington Community Hospital car park. After approximately 131m cross over the entrance to the hospital car park. Continue along Nell Lane for approximately 60m and then turn left onto Elizabeth Slinger Road. The Brian Hore Unit is located on the left after approximately 145m.
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  • Click on the link below for train timetables and ticket information.
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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, different languages on request and audio on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • 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 on Elizabeth Slinger Road.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking on Elizabeth Slinger Road is not marked into individual bays and has a width of 195cm.
  • There is room for approximately 10 vehicles.
  • Additional unmarked parking is also available on Elizabeth Slinger Road.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • 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 a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight head as you enter the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 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 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 not 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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• 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.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.