Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- 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.
There are bus gates on Oxford Road.
This means that parts of the road are only open to buses, black cabs and pedal cycles from 6am to 9pm every day.
By buses we mean motor vehicles built or adapted to carry more than eight people (not including the driver).
If you drive there in any other vehicle during these hours you could be fined up to £90.
One bus gate covers the area between Hathersage Road, near Whitworth Park, and Booth Street East and West, near the Royal Northern College of Music in both directions.
The other bus gate goes from Whitworth Street West up to Portland Street. This section just covers traffic heading north, towards the city centre.
Bus gates will be marked with standard ‘no motor vehicles’ signs – a red circle with a motorbike above a car inside. - Car parking for patients and visitors at the Oxford Road site is largely located in one of 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.
The nearest car park to Saint Mary's Hospital is located directly outside the Saint Mary's Hospital main entrance off The Boulevard.
A very limited amount of parking is available in front of Accident and Emergency which is a pay and display car park.
The hospital does not charge for parking 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 Blue Badge spaces are full, badge holders may park in any normal car park space free of charge.
- The main hospital site is located in the city centre of Manchester on one of the busiest roads in the region.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- The main hospital on Oxford Road is very well served by buses.
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By Train
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- 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 hospital's Oxford Road location.
- The closest railway stations are Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), approximately 1 mile away, and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), approximately 1.5 miles away.
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By Tram
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- The closest 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 hospital's Oxford Road location.
- The closest tram stop is at St Peter's Square at the north end of Oxford Road, approximately 1.5 miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Click the link below to download a summary of all buses which stop at the hospital, including estimated travel time and weekend/evening frequency.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For a personalised rail timetable, click the link below and enter the 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).
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 the 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.
Hospital Parking
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located directly in front of the entrances to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospitals off The Boulevard.
- 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 305cm x 600cm (10ft x 19ft 8in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located within the car parking area.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- 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.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 24m (26yd 9in) from the Saint May's Hospital entrance.
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Comments
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- Saint Mary's Hospital entrance is only visible from the car park directly outside the Saint Mary's Hospital main entrance off The Boulevard.
- This car park is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- The nearest designated bay to the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital entrance is 38m.
- The nearest designated bay to the Manchester Royal Infirmary entrance 2 is 72m.
- There is a maximum 30 minute wait in the drop off zone.
Getting To (Warrell Unit)
- Warrell Unit is/are located in the Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
- Access to Warrell Unit is via the Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance.
- Enter through the Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance and continue into the atrium.
The Gynaecology Outpatients department is located to the right.
Patients for the Warrell Unit check in at the Gynaecology Reception and wait in the waiting area before being called through in person.
From the waiting area, proceed to the left of reception and through the double manual doors.
Proceed ahead and the Warrell Unit is located at the end of the corridor. - There is step free access to Warrell Unit.
- Warrell Unit is approximately 20m from the Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance and the department/service.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Outside Access (Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- 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.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 175cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- 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 148cm.
Reception (Gynaecology Outpatients)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in Saint Mary's Hospital Atrium.
- The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Saint Mary's Hospital 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 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 21/05/2024.
- 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 not 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 vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Patients visiting the General Outpatients, Gynae Treatment Centre, Colposcopy, Whitworth Clinic and Hysteroscopy and the Warrell Unit will need to attend the main reception desk and book into the relevant clinic.
- Patients will then be directed to the relevant sub waiting room in either main reception atrium.
- Patients visiting the General Outpatients, Gynae Treatment Centre, Colposcopy, Whitworth Clinic and Hysteroscopy and the Warrell Unit will need to attend the main reception desk and book into the relevant clinic.
Entrance
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located within the Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
- The entrance area/door is 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) towards you (pull).
- 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 87cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead on entering the Warrell Unit.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Unit 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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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 vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 moderate to good.
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 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.
- There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Warrell Unit Room 1)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Warrell Unit 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (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.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is powered overhead.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- 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.
- 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 (Day Surgery Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Day Surgery 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 with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (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.
- A hoist can be brought in from another department.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- Some 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the Saint Mary's Hospital Atrium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Warrell Unit Room 1)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the Werrell Unit Room 1.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Werrell Unit Room 1.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Saint Mary's Hospital Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Gynaecology Outpatients link (new tab) - click here.