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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Royal Preston Hospital is located on Sharoe Green Lane which is to the north of Preston city centre.
    Sharoe Green Lane is accessed from the A6.
    The A6 can be taken by heading north out of Preston or via junction 1 of the M55 heading south.
    If travelling by car, the postcode for a sat nav is PR2 9HT.
  • Pay and display parking is located on every side of the hospital.
    Blue Badge display parking is located to the north and to the south of the hospital.
    The main car parks for visitors are Car Park A, Car Park B, Car Park C, and Car Park G.
    Blue Badge parking bays are located in Car Park B, Car Park C, and Car Park G.
    In order to pay for your parking you will need to know your registration number. If you don’t know it, please write it down and keep it with you.
    The payment kiosks accept cash (both coins and notes) and give change. You can also make payment by credit/debit card.
    There is also a facility which enables you to pay online via the parkgood2go system.
    If you have left the hospital without paying for whatever reason, you can use parkgood2go to pay for your parking time up to midnight on the day after your visit.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Royal Preston Hospital Stop 1 and 2 which is to the north of the site and to the left of the main entrance.
    The following buses stop at these bus stops: 19, 19A, 49, 125 Gold and the 43.
    Preston Bus Ltd now runs busses on some routes to the hospital that are accessible for anyone with a disability.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The on site bus stops are located on the north side of the hospital to the left of the main entrance.
    Bus stop 1 is served by buses 43 and 125 towards Preston.
    Bus stop 2 is served by buses 19, 19A, and 49 towards Preston.
  • The on site bus stops are sheltered and have bench seating.
    There is not space for a wheelchair user.
  • Bus stop 1 is approximately 80 metres from the main entrance.
    Bus stop 2 is approximately 100 metres from the main entrance.
    After exiting the bus turn left and proceed along the pavement adjacent to Car Park C.
    There is a crossing point across the car park access with dropped kerbs which have tactile markings.
    Proceed past the pedestrian crossing and continue along the footpath adjacent to Car Park B to the next pedestrian crossing.
    The pedestrian crossing towards the main entrance is located on the left, and is clearly marked with white and black markings.
    There is a dropped kerb with tactile markings on both sides of the crossing.
    The crossing point has an island in the middle which then takes you under a large canopy in front of the main entrance. The island is level with the road and has tactile paving.
    Continue across the pedestrian crossing and the main entrance is directly ahead.
    The road may be busy and traffic travels from right to left.
    The crossing point under the canopy crosses a patient transport drop off area and may be busy with patient transport ambulances. Traffic under the canopy travels from right to left.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Preston which is located 2.9 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • Hospital parking information, such as the number of spaces, parking charges and when they apply, drop off information, and information about Parking Charge Notices (PCNs).
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Preston Bus Ltd bus timetables, costs and additional information on the routes they offer to the hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Route from Preston rail station to the hospital on foot.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Royal Preston Hospital site map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 the ground floor, to the right as you enter the hospital via the main hospital entrance.
• 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 information desk.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request 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 at the front of the hospital.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the information desk.

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• Useful Links View
  • Radiotherapy Journey link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park A)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front right of the site as you enter from Sharoe Green.
  • 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 not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• 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.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building and at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Payment can also be made via app.
  • Blue Badge holders need to take the photo portion of their Blue Badge to the General Office to obtain a permit to park for free.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging bays at the rear left of the car park.
  • The bays are clearly marked and signed.
  • The width of the bays is 220cm.
  • The depth of the bays is 420cm.
  • The height of the card reader is 130cm.
  • The height of the cable slots is 118cm.
  • The charger requires an app for use.
  • Charging bays are limited to a 4 hour stay.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park C)

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• 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 site, off North Drive.
  • 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 and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • 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 230cm x 476cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 7in).
  • There is 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 not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• 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.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 113m (123yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Some of the Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • Some of the Blue Badge bays are signposted but not clearly marked.
  • The unmarked Blue Badge bays are smaller in dimensions than the marked Blue Badge bays.
  • Blue Badge holders need to take the photo portion of their Blue Badge to the General Office in the main building to obtain a permit to park for free.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the unit.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • 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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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Mobile Endoscopy Unit is located to the left of the Children's Clinic building.
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a waiting room/area, a main reception, consultation rooms, treatment rooms and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the 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 within the hospital main building.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/01/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• 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 carpet.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • 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 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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Entrance (to the Treatment Rooms/Toilet)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Procedure Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• 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 easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All 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 (Recovery Bays)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Bay 1 & 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• 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 is not available.
• 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 (Admissions Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• 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 easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are 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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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located through the door to the left of reception, within the next unit.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the main reception.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a diagonal wall mounted rail on the right of the toilet.
    The colour contrast of the rail is poor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Royal Preston Hospital Main Building)

• Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, on Blue Street between the Burgundy Street and Green Street junctions.
• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients, on the ground floor on Green Street between the Chaplaincy Centre and Charters Restaurant, and on the 4th floor of the Ward Block to the left as you exit the lift just before Wards 20 and 21.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients, on the ground floor on Green Street between the Chaplaincy Centre and Charters Restaurant, and on the first floor of the Ward Block opposite the lifts.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Preston Hospital Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Parking at Royal Preston Hospital link (new tab) - click here.