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Pharmacy

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1PP

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Getting To The Hospital (Chorley and South Ribble Hospital)

  • 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

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.

Hospital Parking (Car Park N)

  • 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 signposted but have no markings.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 256cm x 485cm (8ft 5in x 15ft 11in).
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • 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 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 at the side of the car park.
    • 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 with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the hospital main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The payment machine controls are between 60cm and 128cm high.
    • To access the hospital, you will need to cross a road that is quiet (photograph 8).

Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point at the Hospitals Main Entrance)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital and to the left of the main entrance.
    • 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 496cm (7ft 3in x 16ft 3in).
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located at the front of the hospital and to the left of the main entrance.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the 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 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.
  • 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes at the drop off point.

Hospital Parking (Car Park K)

  • 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).

Getting To (The Pharmacy)

  • The Pharmacy is/are located on level 2 of the main hospital building.
  • Access to the Pharmacy is via the main entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the main entrance and continue past the hospital reception. Turn right onto the main hospital corridor.
    Follow the corridor and the pharmacy entrance is located on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacy is approximately 40m from the main hospital entrance.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • 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.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital, beside car park N.
    • 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 138cm (4ft 6in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm (4ft).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 197cm.
    • 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 double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 188cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Department / Service (Pharmacy)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Pharmacy is located on level 2 of the main hospital building.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • 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 85cm.
    • 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.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception and a waiting room/area.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the main corridor outside the entrance.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on the main corridor outside the entrance.

Opening Times (Pharmacy)

  • Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Counter (Pharmacy Counter)

  • The counter is located in the pharmacy.
  • The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the pharmacy entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are good.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is also an inpatient counter, which is only used by staff.

Waiting Room / Area (Pharmacy Waiting Area)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the pharmacy 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 carpet.
  • There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • 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 fixed seating.
  • 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.

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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