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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M61 leave at junction 8. Take the A6 exit to Southport/Leyland/Chorley. At the roundabout, turn left onto the A674. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Preston Road/A6. At the next roundabout, turn right onto Euxton Lane/B5252. Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital is located on the left. Via the M65/M61 Take the M65 to Junction 2, At junction 2, exit onto M61 towards Manchester/Chorley, Take the M61 to junction 8, Take the A6 exit to Southport/Leyland/Chorley, At the roundabout, turn left onto the A674, At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Preston Rd/A6, At the next roundabout, turn right onto Euxton Lane/B5252, The hospital is on your left.
  • Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital has three main public car parks and two smaller parking areas. There are 23 Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • There are a number of hospital bus stops. Hospital Stop 1 and Hospital Stop 2 are located on either side of Preston Road (A6). Hospital Stop 3 is located within the hospital grounds, just outside the Outpatients entrance. Hospital Stops 4 and 5 are located on either side of Euxton Lane. Buses that operate here include number 114, 119, 125, 125c, 415, 727, 780, 786 and 787. Bus companies that operate the buses include, Stagecoach Bus, Tyrers Coaches and Preston Bus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Buckshaw Parkway. It is located approximately 1.7km from the hospital. The station has step free access.
• Useful Links View
  • Please click the link below for Stagecoach Bus.
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  • Please click the link below for Tyrers Coaches.
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  • Please click the link below for Preston Buses.
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  • Please click the link below for Buckshaw Parkway Railway Station.
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• Comments View
  • There is a shuttle bus service between Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. Tickets can be purchased from the General Offices, which are in the main entrances to both hospitals and are open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). The price per single journey is £3.00.
  • The bus stops are at the Gordon Hesling Block entrance at Royal Preston Hospital and the main entrance at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.
  • Taxi service
  • Chorley and South Ribble Hospital has two coin-operated payphones available for public use within the main entrance.

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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 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 (Visitor Car Park K)

• 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 on 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 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Avenham Ward Main Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Avenham Ward 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not 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.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge holders are required to go to the General Office for a free parking permit.
  • Parking charges apply to non Blue Badge holders.
  • Tariffs are:
  • 1hr - £2.50
  • 2hrs - £3.50
  • 4hrs - £5.50
  • 6hrs - £6.00
  • 8hrs - £8.00
  • 24hrs - £10.00
  • 7 days - £30.00.

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Getting To (Duxbury Ward)

• Duxbury Ward is/are located on level 1 of the hospital.
• Access to Duxbury Ward is via the Assessment and Treatment Centre Entrance.
• Enter the Assessment and Treatment Centre Entrance. Bear left and continue to the rear of the lobby. Go through the double doors and take the lift to level 1. Exit the lift and turn right. Go through the double doors and follow the corridor down. The entrance to Worden and Duxbury Wards is located on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Duxbury Ward.
• Duxbury Ward is approximately 40m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the lift 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 (Assessment and Treatment Centre)

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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 or stepped 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 192cm.
  • 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 to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 145cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

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Outside Access (Duxbury and Worden Wards Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
  • 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/do 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • 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.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
• Comments View
  • After entering through the second set of doors, the Duxbury and Worden Ward entrance is located along the corridor and to the left.

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Entrance (Worden / Duxbury Wards)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.

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Entrance (Duxbury Ward)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.

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Ward (Duxbury Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an acute mental health ward.
  • This is a female 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 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.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• 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 not a/are not 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.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the reception corridor.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are after 10.00 and before 20.00.
  • Protected meal times are between 12.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 18.00.
• Comments View
  • All of the accommodation was in use at the time of the survey.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Tribunal Room)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located in the corridor immediately beyond the entrance to Duxbury and Worden Wards.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.

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Family Room (Interview Room/ Child Visit)

• The family room is located to the left as you enter the Duxbury and Worden entrance.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• 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 is bench seating only.
• 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 not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room are good.

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

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to reception , immediately beyond the Duxbury and Worden Wards entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Duxbury and Worden Wards entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (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 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever 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 poor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 126cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • Visitors may use the accessible toilet in the corridor leading to reception.

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Related Access Guides

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