Access Guide
Summary
- This is a clinic property.
- Services within the building include: The Salford Memory Assessment and Treatment Service (MATS) is based at The Woodlands Hospital and provides assessment and diagnosis for people with a suspected dementia.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Take the M60 to Junction 13. At junction 13, take the A575/A572 exit to Worsley/Leigh/Swinton. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Leigh Road/A572 and continue on the A572. Continue straight onto Mosley Common Road/A577 continue to follow the A577. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mort Lane/A5082 and go straight over the next roundabout. Turn right onto Meadowsweet Lane and Woodlands Hospital will be located on the right.
- Blue Badge bays and standard bays are located in front of the building.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are located either side of Armitage Avenue and are approximately 160m from the Main Entrance. The number 35 bus stops here.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Walkden Railway Station which is located approximately 1.2 miles from the hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the link below for Diamond Busses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the link below for updated rail times.
- 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.
- 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.
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 of the hospital.
- 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 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) 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 have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 350cm (11ft 6in).
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 (Salford Memory Assessment Clinic)
- The Salford Memory Assessment Clinic is/are located within Woodlands hospital.
- Access to the Salford Memory Assessment Clinic is via the main entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and continue past the right of reception. The Salford Memory Assessment Clinic is located ahead.
- There is step free access to the Salford Memory Assessment Clinic.
- The Salford Memory Assessment Clinic is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Woodlands Hospital 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 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 not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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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.
Reception (Main Building Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- 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 armchair seating.
- Some 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 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 moderate to good.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
Department / Service (Salford Memory Assessment Clinic)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Salford Memory Assessment Clinic is located straight ahead on entering Woodlands Hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 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 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; standard toilet facilities and consultation rooms.
- There are 12 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system can be brought in from another department/service.
- 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 near the main reception.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
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Comments
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- The toilets on this guide are not in the clinic itself. They are located by the main reception.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 6)
- There is / are 12 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 6.
- 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) away from you (push).
- 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 carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located ahead and on the right on entering the clinic.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Salford Memory Assessment Clinic entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Woodlands Hospital - Delamere Ward link (new tab) - click here.