Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include consultation/treatment rooms and a restaurant.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the outdoor test circuit.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
Parking (Car Park A)
- This venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all patients attending the centre with an appointment.
- The car park is at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5.5m (11ft 5in x 18ft ).
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is an intercom system to reception whereby requests for staff to assist is available.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is also a level area midway along the ramp.
Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Stepped Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- The desk is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a prescription box.
- 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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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the Patient Reception.
- Photograph 2 shows the PBC Reception.
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 play background music.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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- There are grab rails on the main corridor throughout the building.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are doors into the waiting room / area.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are 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 bright.
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- There is a pager system in use.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Wheelchair Assessment Room)
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Paediatric Wheelchair Assessment Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 60m (66yd) from the accessible 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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are 17 consultation/treatment and similar rooms within the centre.
- There are the following rooms within the centre:
- - 2 Wheelchair Assessment Rooms
- - 9 Fitting Rooms
- - 1 Psychologist
- - 1 Consultants Room
- - 1 Physiotherapy
- - 1 Nurses Room
- - 2 Cast Rooms.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Rooms)
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was PT Interview Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the accessible 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 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Prosthetic Fitting Rooms)
- There are 10 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Prosthetic Fiitting Room 2.
- The consultation / treatment room is 38m (42yd) from the accessible 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- 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 is not adjustable.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Physiotherapy)
- There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Physiotherapy.
- The consultation / treatment room is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
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- There is a wall-mounted, height adjustable table within the restaurant.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located off the main corridor.
- The facility is 65m (71yd 3in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 420cm x 420cm (13ft 9in x 13ft 9in).
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet is peninsular.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 250cm (8ft 2in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
- The type of sink is fixed.
- Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
- As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the changing place.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- The room also has a showering facility for attending patients.
Accessible Toilet (Restaurant)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 next to the restaurant.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 420cm (6ft 3in x 13ft 9in).
- 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The door is automatic.
- The toilet is locked by a push pad on the wall.
- There are several similar adapted toilets located throughout the centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info Health
- These photographs show the play room.