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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre

North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB

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Getting To (Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre)

  • The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is located on level 2 in block C of the hospital.
  • The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is approximately 52m from the Entrance 3 (Quad Entrance).
  • From the Blue Badge bays, turn right onto the path and continue ahead to Entrance 3 (Quad Entrance).
    There are barriers on the route from the Blue Badge bays.
  • Access to the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is via the Entrance 3 (Quad Entrance).
  • Enter via Entrance 3 (Quad Entrance) and cross the main corridor to the corridor directly ahead.
    Continue down the corridor and turn right through the first set of double doors on the right.
    Continue ahead and the entrance to Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors, manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
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Hospital Parking (Entrance 3 Drop-Off and Blue Badge - Car Park 19)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located in front of Entrance 3.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 470cm.
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located clear bays within the car park.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Entrance 3.

Outside Access (Entrance 3)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the hospital opposite Car Park 3.
    • 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 128cm .
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 128cm .
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 198cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located ahead as you enter the first set of doors.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Department / Service (Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is located on level 2 in Block C.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • 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 permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • 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.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; consultation rooms.
    • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is available.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • Staff are trained to use the 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.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located at the Gallery Restaurant.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located at the Gallery Restaurant.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Drop in Centre)

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Drop in Centre.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • 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.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the 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.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Quiet Room)

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • 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.
  • Some chairs are height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No 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.