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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include A&E and the A&E Ward.
• Related link A&E.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/aande

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• Comments View
  • A&E - Children's is located at the front of the hospital.
  • It can be accessed via the main A&E department.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Preston.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Preston.

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Parking

• 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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 440cm x 460cm (14ft 5in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) 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 concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does 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.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the main hospital entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Parking Charges Update from the Trust

• Up to 30 minutes FREE
• Up to 1 hour £2.50
• Up to 2 hours £3.50
• Up to 4 hours £5.50
• Up to 6 hours £6.00
• Up to 8 hours £8.00
• More than 8 hours £10.00
• The same charges apply to both blue badge holders and other car park users at the majority of hospital trusts in the region.
• Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS):
• If you are referred to us for NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or other health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
• Free parking is also provided for cancer patients receiving regular treatment, renal patients, parents/guardians of children, intensive care visitors, and families of long stay patients. Exemption letters can be provided by ward managers and will be required when exiting the car parks.
• Dialysis patients can obtain a temporary car parking permit from the Dialysis Unit, allowing parking in the designated car park spaces allocated specifically for dialysis patients.
• Discounted seven day tickets are available to patients and visitors for £30. Information about discounted tickets is displayed at the pay stations and tickets can be purchased from the General Office at both hospitals.
• Drop off points are available on both hospital sites and are clearly signposted.
• Pay stations take both bank cards and cash.
• General Office hours are 09.00 – 16.30, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
• If you have a query or need advice about parking options and charges please contact :
• General Office, Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 01257 245661
• General Office, Royal Preston Hospital 01772 522528
• Car Parking Office, Royal Preston email [email protected]

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk is not generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip and wood.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl and wood.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Triage)

• There are 24 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Triage.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl and wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (A&E X-Ray)

• There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was A&E X-Ray.
• The consultation / treatment room is 47m (51yd) from the main entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the main foyer.
  • The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is a female only toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical male toilet available with transfer space on the right.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the main corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness / equality training can be provided for hospital staff.
• Disability awareness training are provided for staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in Braille, large print, audio, different languages and voice recognition CD format can be requested.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
• Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
• Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• There is not a charge for mobility aids.
• Children are welcomed at the venue.
• Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.