Access Guide
Summary (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
- This is a clinic.
- Services on the ground floor include: Diagnostic services for cardiology, ophthalmology and respiratory.
Getting Here (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
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By Road
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- The North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is on the ground floor of the North City Fitness and Family Centre, which is located on Upper Conran Street Harpurhey, Northeast of Manchester City centre.
From the A664 Rochdale Road, either from the city centre or junction 20 of the M60, turn on to Moston Lane by the Harpurhey Shopping Centre and then right onto Upper Conran Street.
The North City Fitness and Family Centre is on the right. - There is a large car park for Harpurhey shopping centre adjacent to the building.
There are Blue Badge bays opposite the entrance, within 10m.
There are plenty of parking bays including parent and child bays available.
Parking is free for 4 hours.
- The North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is on the ground floor of the North City Fitness and Family Centre, which is located on Upper Conran Street Harpurhey, Northeast of Manchester City centre.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 81, 112, 116, 118, 119 and 151 stop on Upper Conran Street outside the centre, approximately 100m from the centre, approximately a 1 minute walk.
Bus route 52, 708, stops on Moston Street close to the centre, approximately a 2 minute walk.
- Bus routes 81, 112, 116, 118, 119 and 151 stop on Upper Conran Street outside the centre, approximately 100m from the centre, approximately a 1 minute walk.
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By Train
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- The closest Railway Station is Moston Rail Sation, which is 2.1 miles away.
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By Tram
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- The closest Metrolink station is Newton Heath and Moston, 1.6 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Manchester Bee Network by Transport for Greater Manchester.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Moston Railway Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/08/2024.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- Home visits services are not available.
Parking (Public Parking)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Harpurhey Shopping Centre - Car Park.
- The car park is located in front and to the side of the building.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Please click here for more information on parking.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (North City Fitness and Family Centre)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the North City Fitness and Family Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free 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 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) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 137cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm.
Getting To (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
- The North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is/are located on the ground floor of the North City Family and Fitness Centre.
- Access to the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is via the North City Family and Fitness Centre entrance.
- Enter the building via the North City Fitness and Family Centre entrance and bear left to reception.
Staff at reception will allow access through the security gate.
From the security gate, bear right past the stairs.
Then, bear left and the entrance to the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is located straight ahead. - There is step free access to the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC).
- The North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is approximately 25m from the North City Family and Fitness Centre entrance.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Comments
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- The security gate at the reception point is 91cm wide and is operated by staff on the counter.
Counter (North City Fitness and Family Centre)
- The North City Fitness and Family Centre - Reception is located to the left from the North City Fitness and Family Centre entrance.
- The counter is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the North City Fitness and Family Centre entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
- The height of the counter is high (110cm+).
- 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 hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Patients for the clinic report to this counter for access to the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre.
- The security gate at the reception point is 91cm wide and is operated by staff on the counter.
Entrance (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the North City Family and Fitness Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
Opening Times (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
- Monday 08:00 - 20:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 20:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 20:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 20:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
Reception (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead from the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not 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 08/08/2024.
- 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 provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is carpet and tiles.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Waiting Room / Area (Sub Waiting Room)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 14m from the Community Diagnostics Centre entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- 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 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.
Getting Around (North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the area.
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Circulation
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are provided in corridors.
- Seating is not provided in corridors.
- There is low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is a quiet room provided which is on the left after the entrance to the clinics.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
Entrance (Entrance to Consultation and Examination Rooms)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the North City Fitness and Family Centre, to the right from the North Manchester Community Diagnostics Centre - CDC entrance.
- The entrance area/door is 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 149cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Ophthamology/Respiratory - Exam Room 1)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
- Some chairs 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Cardiology - Exam Room 2)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam Room 2.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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(s) is/are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Respiratory - Exam Room 3)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam Room 3.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
- Some chairs are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Echocardiography - Exam Room 5)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Exam Room 5.
- 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Office/Quiet Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Office/Quiet Room.
- 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 light.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 not/are not height adjustable.
- There are no chairs with 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left from the Consultation and Treatment Rooms entrance and at the end of the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Community Diagnostics Centre entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 170cm (6ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 141cm (4ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 140cm.
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
