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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit.
• Services within the building include: This is a male acute 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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Getting To (Eagleton Ward)

• The Eagleton Ward is/are located on the first floor of Meadowbrook Unit.
• Access to the Eagleton Ward is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and go through the door just past the reception desk. Turn right and follow the corridor to the end. Turn left, then right and take the lift to the first floor. Exit the lift and the Eagleton Ward is located ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Eagleton Ward.
• The Eagleton Ward 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.

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Outside Access (Meadowbrook Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the unit.
  • 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 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 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main 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 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Eagleton Ward)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Eagleton Ward)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 145cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Ward (Eagleton Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an acute ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 23 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 23 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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.
• 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 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.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main corridor of Meadowbrook Unit.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 17.30 - 20.00 on weekdays and 14.00 - 20.00 on weekends
    If you would like to visit outside of these times then please contact the ward.
  • Protected meal times are between 16.30 - 17.30.
• Comments View
  • There is a second entrance door with the same details as the first.
  • The standard toilets on this guide are not on the ward, they are located near the Meadowbrook Main Entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Visitors Toilet)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right on entering the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Meadowbrook Unit main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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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.