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Green Outpatients - Physiotherapy

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

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Getting To (Physiotherapy)

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 (Green Outpatients - Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy)

  • This entrance is located on the right after entering Hospital Entrance 5.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Department / Service (Physiotherapy)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Green Outpatients)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the left along the corridor after the reception area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the left along the corridor after the reception area.

Reception (Green Outpatients)

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the Green Outpatients entrance.
  • The distance from the Green Outpatients entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 87cm to 112cm from the floor.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some 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: chairs with armrests.

Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy Treatment)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Physiotherapy Treatment.
  • The room is located along the corridor on the left after the reception area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 129cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 181cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym (Exercise Area)

  • The gym is located on the left hand corridor after the reception area.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • Four cycling machines and a treadmill are available,.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 height adjustable, free standing treatment tables available with a minimum length of 180cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Area.
  • The room is located along the corridor to the left after the reception area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is not a door at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 186cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left after the reception area.
    • The distance from the Green Outpatients entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.