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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located in the same area as the main hospital site, in the city centre of Manchester.
    It can be accessed by car via the M56 and Princess Road or the A34 and Birchfields Road from the south, or the M66/M60 and Rochdale Road from the north.
  • Parking facilities are not available at the venue.
    On street Blue Badge and standard parking spaces are available on Denmark Road, there is a 2 hour limit per visit.
    There are 2 NHS public car parks in the area which are over 200 metres from the venue.
• By Bus View
  • The main hospital on Oxford Road is well served by buses.
    Twenty different routes from across Manchester stop directly here.
    This includes the hospital's hybrid bus (147) which costs £1.50 for a day ticket and travels from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station via the Universities, stopping on site.
    The First Bus 18 Service from Langley stops on The Boulevard.
    There is also a 'Park and Ride' service from which you can take a free shuttle bus to the main hospital site.
• By Train View
  • The closest railway stations are Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), approximately 1 mile away, and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), approximately 1.5 miles away.
    Both are a short walk, cycle or bus ride from the main hospital site on Oxford Road.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is at St Peter's Square at the north end of Oxford Road, approximately 1.5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus services and timetables.
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  • Train services and timetables.
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  • Tram services and timetables.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• 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.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Services Available

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• 1 View
  • Consultation / Treatment - Sickle Cell use Centre Manager / Treatment Room.
  • Consultation / Treatment - Sickle Cell use Treatment Room 1.
  • Consultation / Treatment - Sickle Cell use Treatment Room 2.
  • Consultation / Treatment - Sickle Cell use Phlebotomy Room.
  • Quiet Room uses Quiet Room.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 1200cm (7ft 7in x 39ft 4in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Denmark Road.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Denmark Road.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is permitted on Denmark Road for 2 hours only per visit.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Denmark Road.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 61cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • 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 going up the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 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 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 a bell to attract attention.
  • The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
• Comments View
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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is carpet and 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• 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 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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• Comments View
  • From the reception counter, there are 2 sets of doors to access the waiting area.
  • Both sets of doors are heavy, double width with one door locked, open away from you (push) and are 63cm wide.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Quiet Room.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The safe place is provided in the Quiet Room.
    There is not level access to this room for wheelchair users.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room - Counsellor)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room - Counsellor.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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 (Consulting Room 1)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• 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.
• A hoist is not available.
• 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.
• Some 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 (Consulting Room 2)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting 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.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• 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.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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 (Phlebotomy)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Phlebotomy.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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 (Quiet Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Quiet Room.
• There is not 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• 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.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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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• Comments View
  • There is stepped access to this room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 230cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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 low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn 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 120cm.
  • 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).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is a single heavy door that opens toward you to enter the toilet (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • The door measures 78cm wide and there is good contrast between the door and the wall.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 240cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not 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 low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not 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).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 106cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a single heavy door that opens toward you to enter the toilet (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • The door measures 78cm wide and there is good contrast between the door and the wall.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.