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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Take the M61 to junction 4. At junction 4, take the A6 exit to Leigh/Atherton. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Watergate Lane. Turn right onto Plodder Lane/B6199. Go straight over the roundabout. Turn left onto Redgate Way. Go straight over the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Redgate Way. The Royal Bolton Hospital is located on the right.
  • There is Blue Badge and standard parking available at the hospital. On most visitor car parks (Bridge, Chadwick and Mallet) there is a single charge of £3 for 24 hours. This has the advantage for visitors of not having to pay more than once if they return to the site on the same day, as long as they use the same vehicle as car registrations are printed on the ticket. There is no charge for 30 minutes parking (but a ticket must be obtained from the pay and display machine) and £1 for 30 minutes to an hour.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops within the hospital grounds. Routes 501, 512, 521 and 695 stop here. With the exception of the 501, buses are hourly, from Monday to Saturday. The 501 is a Gold Service route which runs every ten minutes, Monday to Friday, between 7.00a.m. and 5.30p.m. Bus Companies that operate here include Diamond Busses, Traveline, Tyrers Coaches and Vision.
• By Train View
  • The nearest mainline station to the hospital is Bolton Railway Station on Trinity Way Bolton.
• Useful Links View
  • Hospital Bus Route Details.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Diamond Bus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Tyrers Coaches.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bolton Railway Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 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 not available.

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Parking (K Block)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located just off the main hospital access road.
  • 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 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the K Block Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the K Block 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • 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 not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Getting To (Beech Ward)

• The Beech Ward is/are located on the ground floor of K Block.
• Access to the Beech Ward is via the K Block main entrance.
• Enter the K Block main entrance, turn left and go through the double doors. The Reception to Oak and Beech Wards is located ahead and to the right. Beech and Oak Wards entrance is just past the reception desk.
• There is step free access to the Beech Ward.
• The Beech Ward is approximately 25m from the K Block main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the K Block 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.

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Outside Access (K Block Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the unit.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free 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 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • 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) 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 1.5cm or below.

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Reception (Beech and Oak Ward Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the Beech and Oak entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Beech and Oak Ward 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 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.
• 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 are two seater sofas and armchairs.
  • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Beech and Oak Ward)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left on entering K Block main entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main 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 160cm.
  • 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 160cm.

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Ward (Beech Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Male Acute Mental Health ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 22 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 22 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is 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.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the 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.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the Rivington Unit.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 16.00 to 17.30 and 18.30 to 20.30 on weekdays 14.00 to 17.30 and 18.30 to 20.30 on weekends.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 17.30 to 18.30.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge/ Dining Area)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left on entering the Beech and Oak entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Beech and Oak entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
• Comments View
  • The toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - Honeysuckle Lodge link (new tab) - click here.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - Maple House link (new tab) - click here.
• Royal Bolton Hospital - Oak Ward link (new tab) - click here.