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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit property.
• Services within the building include: Mixed Sex Rehabilitation Ward.

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Getting Here (Salford Royal Hospital - Meadowbrook Unit)

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• By Road View
  • Take the M60 to junction 9 At junction 9, take the A5081 exit to Urmston/Trafford Park. At Lostock Circle take the Park Way/A5081. Use the right 2 lanes to stay on Park Way/A5081. Keep right to stay on Park Way/A5081. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tenax Road/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Centenary Way/A576. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gilda Brook Road/A576. Use the middle lane to bear right to stay on Gilda Brook Road/A576. Turn left onto Ladywell Roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Use the left lane to turn slightly right to stay on Ladywell Roundabout. Keep left to continue on Eccles New Road/A57. Turn left onto Stott Lane/A5185. The destination is on the left.
  • Paid blue badge parking is available in bays directly opposite the Meadowbrook Unit. Further paid blue badge and standard parking is available in the East Car Park on Stott Lane by the east access road. There are other car parks located around the hospital.
• By Bus View
  • Stop G is located on Stott Lane, on the same side of the road as the Hospital. Buses that stop here include the 29, 65, 68 and 484. Stop H is located on the opposite side of the Road Stott Lane. Busses that stop here include the 27, 29, 65 and 68.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Eccles Station. It is located approximately 700m from the Unit. The station is not step free.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Metrolink Station to the Unit is Ladywell Metrolink Station. It is on the Ashton-Under-Lyne to Eccles Line. The station is located approximately 450m from the unit.
• Useful Links View
  • This is the link for Diamond Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This is the link for Arriva Bus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This is the link for Eccles Railway Station Accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • This is the link for Metrolink Ladywell 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 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 (Meadowbrook Unit)

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is East Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of Stott Lane.
  • Please click here for more information on parking.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on the access road, opposite the unit.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 11 Blue Badge bays on the access road directly opposite the unit between 15m and 25m from the Meadowbrook Main Entrance (shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • The east car park is shown in photographs 3 to 7.
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Outside Access (Copeland Ward - Outside Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of Meadowbrook Unit.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free 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 a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Reception (Copeland Ward)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the Copeland Ward - outside entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Copeland Ward - outside entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Level Change (Entrance Foyer)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right on entering the Copeland Ward - outside entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located ahead on entering the Copeland Ward - outside entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Ward (Copeland Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Rehabilitation ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 15 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 15 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• 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.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 -16.00 and 18.00 - 20.00.
  • Protected meal times are between 17.00 - 18.00.

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Family Room (Copeland Ward)

• The family room is located ahead and to the left on entering the Copeland Ward - outside entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the family room.
• The family room is not clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 104cm.
• The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• 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 not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• 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.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead on entering the ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 219cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Male - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead on entering the ward.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ward entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 width of the accessible toilet opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 172cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• SRH - Meadowbrook Unit - Keats Ward link (new tab) - click here.