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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the south and west, proceed eastwards along the M56 and exit the motorway at junction 7.
    After leaving the motorway, follow signs for the A56 towards Altrincham and continue along the A56 for approximately 5 miles.
    You will then come to a junction controlled by traffic lights.
    Turn left here into Woodhouse Lane and continue until you reach a roundabout.
    Take the third exit off the roundabout on to Manor Avenue.
    Continue along Manor Avenue for about half a mile, then turn left into Ascot Avenue. After a short way the venue will then be seen on the right.
    From the north and east, proceed along the M60 until you reach junction 7.
    When you leave the motorway follow signs for the A56 towards Altrincham.
    Follow the A56 for around two miles until you reach a junction controlled by traffic lights.
    Turn right here into Woodhouse Lane and continue until you reach a roundabout.
    Take the third exit off the roundabout on to Manor Avenue.
    Continue along Manor Avenue for about half a mile, then turn left into Ascot Avenue. After a short way the venue will then be seen on the right.
  • Ample visitor parking is provided adjacent to the venue however, there are no Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is 250 metres away on Manor Avenue.
    It provides direct services to and from Sale and Ashton-On-Mersey.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Navigation Road, which is 2.5 miles away.
    The station provides direct services to Manchester Piccadilly, Chester, Northwich, Altrincham and Stockport.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Timperley which is 2 miles away.
    This provides direct services to and from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Altrincham, Deansgate and Bury.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus fare and timetable information.
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  • Navigation Road train station details.
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  • Train fare and timetable information.
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  • Manchester Metrolink tram information.
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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 cannot be provided on request.
• Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is 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 available.

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Services Available

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• Ground View
  • Assessment use South Lounge.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left of the venue building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The surface of the venue car park is uneven in places with some loose chippings over the tarmac.

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Getting To

• South Lounge is/are located on the ground floor.
• Access to South Lounge is via the main entrance.
• After entering the building, immediately turn left and the South Lounge will be directly ahead.
• There is step free access to South Lounge.
• South Lounge is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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.

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Entrance

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor corridor.
  • 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 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 with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a shared unit/ward.
  • There is/are 9 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms do not have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 9 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the unit/ward.
  • There is an accessible washroom with a wheel in shower for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the unit/ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There is not a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor corridor.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor corridor.
• Visiting Times View
  • Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 13:00 to 14:00 17:00 to 18:00.

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Day Room / Lounge Area

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are armchairs and a mixture of seats with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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.

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Washroom

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located to the right just past the lounge area of the South Lounge.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 293cm x 434cm (9ft 7in x 14ft 3in).
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is also an intercom alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right and left as you reach the rear of the South Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right as you enter the South Lounge.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Ascot House Main Building Access Guide

• To view the Ascot House Main Building Access Guide please click here.