Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (Trafford General Hospital)
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By Road
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- Trafford General Hospital is located on Moorside Road in Davyhulme in Manchester. The post code for sat-nav is M41 5SL.
- Trafford General Hospital provides 3 hours free parking for patients and visitors. If your visit exceeds the 3 hours limit due to appointment delays please contact a member of the nursing team who will take the relevant steps to ensure that no parking notice penalty is applied. Patients or visitors who will be attending the hospital with the knowledge that they will exceed the 3 hours free parking limit will need to attend the Trafford hospital main reception where they will need to pay £5.00 for a day pass. Please note that Trafford operates an ANPR system therefore there is no requirement for a physical ticket/permit.
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By Bus
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- The following services all stop on Moorside Road outside Trafford General Hospital: 245 Exchange Quay - Flixton - Stretford - Altrincham 247 Altrincham - Flixton - The Trafford Centre 256 Flixton - Stretford - Hulme - Manchester 268 Urmston - Stretford - Baguley - Wythenshawe 276 Trafford General - Withington Hospital 277 Trafford Hospital - Stretford - Gorse Hill 278 Stretford - Trafford General Hospital X58 Flixton - Davyhulme - Manchester Express.
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By Train
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- The closest railway stations are Chassen Road (CSR), less than 1 mile away, and Urmston (URM), approximately 1.5 miles away. Both are a short walk, cycle or bus ride from the hospital.
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Useful Links
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- Link for Traveline - Northwest.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Link for National Rail Enquiries.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Link for transport for Sick Children.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Ring and Ride is a door-to-door accessible minibus service for people of all ages who find it difficult to use ordinary public transport. Telephone: 0161 200 6011.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Comments
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- The Trafford General Hospital shuttle runs from 07:00am to 18:15pm, Monday to Friday. It departs from the main entrance of Trafford General Hospital towards the central site on Oxford Road (and returns) approximately every 60 minutes.
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 on the ground floor in the Red Zone of the Main Trafford General Hospital Building.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0161 276 8686.
- 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.
Hospital Parking (Car Park A)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located off Moorside Road.
- 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 600cm.
- 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 outside the Red Outpatients Entrance 9.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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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 uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Urgent Care Entrance.
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Comments
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- Parking is free to all patients and visitors for 3 hours. If patients or visitors believe they will run over the 3 hours they are asked to register their car at certain points in the hospital including the main reception and cash office.
Getting To (Urogynaecology Suite)
- The Urogynaecology Suite is/are located inside the Ante Natal Clinic on the ground floor of the Red Zone.
- Access to the Urogynaecology Suite is via the Urgent Care Centre entrance.
- Enter Via the Urgent Care Centre - Walk in Centre entrance and proceed through the double doors directly ahead. Continue along the corridor to the end and bear right, follow this corridor to the end and the Ante-Natal Clinic entrance is directly ahead. Enter the Ante-Natal Clinic and the entrance to the Urogynaecology Suite is located to the left.
- There is step free access to the Urogynaecology Suite.
- The Urogynaecology Suite is approximately 106m from the Urgent Care Centre entrance.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Urgent Care Centre entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Urgent Care Centre - Walk In Centre Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite car park A on Moorside Road.
- 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 dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located directly leading to the Urgent Care Centre entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Entrance (Ante-Natal Department)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Red Zone.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
Opening Times (Urogynaecology Suite)
- Access is by appointment only.
Entrance (Urogynaecology Suite)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located inside the Antenatal Clinic in the Red Zone of the Hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Waiting Room / Area (Urogynaecology Suite)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 1m from the Urogynaecology Suite 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.
- All chairs have armrests.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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/are adjustable.
- There are some 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- 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 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 flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located at the Urgent Care Centre entrance in the Red Zone.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 in the Urogynaecology Suite waiting area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Urogynaecology Suite entrance.
- 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.
- Trafford Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- Trafford General Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
- Trafford Red Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- Ante-natal Clinic link (new tab) - click here.