You are on COVID-19 Information (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Skip to the next section.

COVID-19 Information (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Oncology Outpatients.
• Related link North Street Corridor Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/north-street-corridor-entrance
• Related link Oncology Outpatients.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/oncology-outpatients-1

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • Neurophysiology is located off the North Street corridor.
  • Neurophysiology is accessible via the North Street corridor entrance and the Oncology Outpatients department.

You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.

Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

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.

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

Collapse all Expand all

• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Car Park G.
  • The car park is located to the left when facing the entrance.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges apply.

You are on Parking Charges Update from the Trust. Skip to the next section.

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]

You are on Outside Access (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Collapse all Expand all

• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

You are on Level Change (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Level Change (Burgundy Street Corridor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.

You are on Outside Access (Unit Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

You are on Outside Access (Unit Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the department entrance corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip and wood.
• Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Waiting Room / Area. Skip to the next section.

Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit 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 wood.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• 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.

You are on Consultation / Treatment Room. Skip to the next section.

Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 5 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Recording 3.
• The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the unit 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 134cm (4ft 5in) 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.

You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet

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

Collapse all Expand all

• 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 left as you enter the unit entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • 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.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• 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 to the left as you enter the unit entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

You are on Additional Info Health. Skip to the next section.

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.