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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The main hospital site is located in the city centre of Manchester on one of the busiest roads in the region.
    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.
    Note that the roads surrounding the site will face disruption over the next few years due to works associated with the Bus Priority Package.
    The post code for SAT NAV is M13 9WL.
  • Parking can be in high demand at the main site so please allow time to find a space when you arrive.
    Car parking for patients and visitors is largely located in one of the two multi-storey car parks located at either the North East (Grafton Street Multi-storey) or South West (Hathersage Road Multi-storey) of the site.
    Each of these car parks provide parking for patient, visitor and staff car parking and operates a pay on foot system where customers make their payment for parking on exiting the car park.
    A very limited amount of parking is available in front of Accident and Emergency which is a pay and display car park.
    There are no parking charges for: Blue Badge holders Relatives of Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit patients Frequent attenders (three or more times a week) Relatives of long stay patients
    If all disabled spaces are full, Blue Badge holders may park in any normal car park space free of charge.
• By Bus View
  • The main hospital on Oxford Road is very well served by buses.
    Twenty different routes from across Manchester all stop directly here.
    This includes the hospitals hybrid bus (the 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 which is close to all main hospital entrances.
    There is also a 'Park and Ride' service from which you can take a free shuttle bus to the main hospital site and then walk or catch a 5 minute bus down Oxford Road to the Dental Hospital.
    The Trafford General Hospital shuttle runs from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. It departs from the main entrance of Trafford General Hospital towards the main hospital site on Oxford Road (and returns) approximately every 30 minutes.
• 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.
    This is a short walk, cycle or bus ride from the main hospital site on Oxford Road.
  • For a personalised rail timetable, simply click the link below and enter your starting station, destination (MCO or MAN) and travel time.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for Sick Children is a registered charity working throughout Greater Manchester and helping children to reach their hospital appointments.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located inside Manchester Royal Infirmary Entrance 2.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0161 276 1234.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• A limited number of wheelchairs are available at each hospital entrance.
  Nursing staff complete an e-learning course to assist with treating patients with learning disabilities.

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Hospital Parking (Harrington Building)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Harrington Building Main Entrance.
  • 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 clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 600cm.
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 30 minutes only.
  • Payment machines are located in the main Royal Manchester Children's Hospital car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Harrington Building Main Entrance.
• Comments View
  • The ticket machine is around 20m from the Harrington Building car park.

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Getting To (National Deaf CAMHS)

• National Deaf CAMHS is/are located on the first floor of the Harrington Building.
• Access to National Deaf CAMHS is via the Harrington Building Main Entrance.
• Enter via the Harrington Building Main Entrance and continue ahead past the reception desk. Take the lifts located on the left up to the first floor. On exiting the lift National Deaf CAMHS is located on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to National Deaf CAMHS.
• National Deaf CAMHS is approximately 4m from the lifts.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Harrington Building Main Entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Harrington Building Main Entrance)

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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 not 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 an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lift lobby behind the reception.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Harrington Building main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 80cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm.
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance (National Deaf CAMHS)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Harrington Building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
  • The main 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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the National Deaf CAMHS entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• 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.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 4.
• 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is wood.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Harrington Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard toilet is located on the first floor of the Harrington Building.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Harrington Building link (new tab) - click here.