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Getting To The Hospital (Chorley and South Ribble Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Chorley and South Ribble Hospital is located on Preston Road. The hospital can be accessed via the M61 to the east, by taking exit 8 onto the A674. Then take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto the A6 and proceed onto Preston Road. The hospital will be on the left.
    Or the hospital can be accessed via the M6 to the north-west, by taking exit 28 exit onto the B5256. Then proceed along Wigan Road that is on the right until you reach Euxton Lane on the left. Proceed on Euxton Lane, going straight at the roundabout. The hospital will be on the right. For the sat nav location enter PR7 1PP.
  • Patient and visitor car parking is available within car parks, B, K, N, which are located at the front of or on the left side of the hospital grounds. There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located beside the hospital entrances. Blue Badge parking is free, but a permit must be obtained from the General Office that is within the lobby of the hospitals main entrance.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus stops located on Euxton Lane and Preston Road. The services provided at these bus stops include the 114, 119, 125C, 125 Gold, 415, 727, 780, 786, and 787.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The hospital has an onsite bus stop located at the front of the hospital grounds, beside the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance.
  • The onsite bus stop is sheltered and has benched seating available.
  • To reach the desired entrance from the bus stop there are road crossings. There may be a slight slope on the approach.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Chorley. The station is located along Chapel Street and is approximately 1.7 miles from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on bus providers please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on train providers at Chorley train station please use the link below.
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  • For information on Chorley train station please use the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on Level 2 of the hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 07591 988 962.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at the help desk within the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance lobby.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: large print, large print on request, different languages, different languages on request, audio and audio on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located throughout the hospital grounds, dependent on where the patient is.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided in the following languages; language interpreters can provided by the hospitals two contracted companies. It can be provided via face to face, telephone or video.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main hospital reception.
• There is a Safe Place at this hospital which is located directly in front as you enter via the Avenham Ward entrance.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on Level 3 of the hospital and to the right as you exit the lift 4.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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• Useful Links View
  • Information on Coronavirus link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Drop Off Point at the Assessment and Treatment Centre Entrance)

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital grounds and in front of the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
• Comments View
  • There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes at the drop off point.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park K)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds and is accessed via Euxton Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 251cm x 498cm (8ft 3in x 16ft 4in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for unlimited, but you must register for concessionary parking at the General Office at the main entrance only.
  • Payment machines are located beside the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance.
• Comments View
  • The payment machine controls are between 58cm and 127cm high.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the payment machines (photograph 9).
  • To access the hospital you will need to use the zebra crossing over a reasonably busy road (photograph 7).

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Getting To (Central Lancashire Breast Unit)

• The Central Lancashire Breast Unit is/are located on level 3 of the hospital.
• Access to the Central Lancashire Breast Unit is via the hospital main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance, continue straight ahead and turn right onto the corridor.
  Continue through the corridor through the second set of doors and Lift 4 will be on the left.
  Take the lift to level 3 of the hospital.
  Exit the lift and go along the corridor that is on the right.
  Continue along this corridor and go up the long, slight slope.
  At the top of the slope continue along the corridor until you reach the entrance to the Central Lancashire Breast Unit, which will be located on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
• The Central Lancashire Breast Unit is approximately 55m from the lift 4.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is 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.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 197cm (6ft 6in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 197cm (6ft 6in) wide.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the main hospital corridor.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 270cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located off the main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Department / Service (Central Lancashire Breast Unit)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Central Lancashire Breast Unit is located on level 3 of the 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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, consultation rooms, a treatment room, accessible toilet facilities solely for disabled users and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 15 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is available.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/01/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Opening Times (Central Lancashire Breast Unit)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Central Lancashire Breast Unit 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 low (76cm or lower).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/01/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • 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 a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • 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 good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room - Minor)

• There is / are 11 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room - Minor.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting and Exam 2)

• There is / are 11 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting and Exam 2.
• 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Assessment 4)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Assessment 4.
• 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) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Ultrasound and Mammography Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • 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 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.

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Waiting Room / Area (Sub Wait)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 8m from the Ultrasound and Mammograph entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
• The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
• There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The manoeuvring space is obstructed by a table.
• Announcements are in person.
• 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 good.

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Imaging Room (Mammography 1)

• This section describes the mammography Room(s), located at the very end of the Central Lancashire Breast Unit corridor.
• There is / are 2 mammography Room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Mammography 1.
• This room is accessed via a changing room.

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• Changing Room View
  • There is step free access into the changing room.
  • The changing room is approximately 15m from the reception.
  • The changing room is approximately 5m from the sub waiting area.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 173cm x 182cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the changing room.
  • There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a/are mirror(s) in the changing room.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There are coat hooks at 166cm and 177cm from the floor.
  • There is not a locker within the changing room.
  • There is not a changing bench.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Imaging Room View
  • There is step free access into the imaging room.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
  • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A mobile hoist can be brought in from another department.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
  • The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Reception Waiting Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left side of the reception's waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared 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 inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • 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 fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 220cm (5ft 6in 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 106cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 166cm and 177cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • 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 fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Reception Waiting Area Right Side - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right side of the reception's waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 64cm from floor level.
  • 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 88cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 157cm and 162cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 52cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 115cm.
  • 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Chorley and South Ribble Hospital)

• Changing Places facilities are located on level 3 of the hospital, to the right as you exit lift 4.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located directly ahead as you enter the hospital via the main entrance, to the right as you exit the Assessment and Treatment Centre entrance lobby, to the right as you exit the lift 1 lobby on level 3 of the hospital and to the right as you exit lift 5 on level 4 of the hospital.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located directly ahead as you enter the hospital via the main entrance, along the corridor on the right at the four-way junction on level 3 and to the right as you exit lift 5 on level 4 of the hospital.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located directly ahead as you enter the hospital via the main entrance.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the Lancashire Eye Centre and to the left of lift 5 on level 3 of the hospital.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 3 of the hospital, on the left side of the corridor as you enter via the Preston Road entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located directly in front as you enter the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Central Lancashire Breast Unit.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

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• Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Main Building Guide link (new tab) - click here.
• Parking at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Entrances at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
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