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Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients

Trafford General Hospital, Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SL

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Getting To (Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients)

Parking (Hospital Entrance 5 - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to Hospital Entrance 5.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 123cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from Hospital Entrance 5.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Free parking is available for up to 3 hours.
      If more time is required, please register at reception just inside the main entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Entrance 5.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Hospital Entrance 5)

  • This entrance is located on the eastern side of the hospital.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 92cm.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Children's Resource Centre)

  • This entrance is located on Floor G of the Green Zone, to the left from Hospital Entrance 5.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 127cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception (Children's Resource Centre)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Children's Resource Centre entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.

Entrance (Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients)

  • This entrance is located ahead from the entrance to the Children's Resource Centre.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 141cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients)

  • Location and Access View
    • Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients is located on Floor G in the Green Zone.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is not clearly visible.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre Out Patients entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the Out Patients corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Seating Area (Out Patients Waiting Area)

  • The waiting area is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre entrance and through the doors after reception into the Out Patients corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Consultation / Medical Room (Urology - Room 13)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Urology - Room 13.
  • The room is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Out Patients - Room 7)

  • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room 7.
  • The room is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Phlebotomy)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Phlebotomy.
  • The room is located to the right from the Children's Resource Centre - Out Patients entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Children's Resource Centre Out Patients entrance.
    • The distance from Children's Resource Centre Out Patients entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 207cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.