Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The Dental Hospital is located amongst some of the busiest roads in the city centre. The hospital is approximately 1 mile from the nearest motorway junction.
- There is no onsite parking at the Dental Hospital. Car parking for patients and visitors is in nearby public multi-storey car parks located on either Booth Street West (entrance on Booth Street West) or at the Aquatics Centre (entrance on Booth Street East).
For Booth Street West (main car park for patients) postcode M15 6PB takes patients directly to car park. Parking for those with a Blue Badge is free of charge. Parking can be in high demand at times so please allow time to find a space when you arrive.
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By Bus
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- The Dental Hospital is a short walk from Oxford Road. Many bus services operate on Oxford Road including the 147 which runs between Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester University and the Manchester Royal Infirmary.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway stations are Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), less than 1 mile away, and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), approximately 1 mile away.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is at St Peter's Square at the North end of Oxford Road, approximately 1 mile away. Buses to the Dental Hospital can be caught from opposite the Ritz Ballroom on nearby Whitworth Street West, and include the following regular services: 99, 101, 104, 105, 109.
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Useful Links
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- Hospital Journey Planning Webpage.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Metrolink Webpage for Tram Times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Traveline Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Transport for Sick Children Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in the Manchester Royal Infirmary.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0161 746 2019.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- 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.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Booth Street West.
- The name of the car park is Booth Street West Car Park (University Car Park D).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
- Additional Public Parking Information View
Getting To (Restorative Dentistry (Ground Floor))
- Restorative Dentistry (Ground Floor) is/are located on the ground floor, to the rear of the X-Ray waiting area.
- Access to Restorative Dentistry (Ground Floor) is via the main hospital entrance.
- When entering the main hospital entrance turn immediately left through the double doors into the main reception area. Continue ahead past the desks on your left and at the rear of the main reception area turn right past the X-Ray reception desk. Proceed straight ahead and the Restorative entrance is at the rear of the shared waiting area.
- There is step free access to Restorative Dentistry (Ground Floor).
- Restorative Dentistry (Ground Floor) is approximately 33m from the main hospital entrance.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly 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.
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Comments
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- Please note patients would usually attend the Student Reception before accessing the department.
Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital building.
- 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 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 dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- 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 116cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Student and Shared Waiting Area)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the ground floor, in the X-Ray waiting area.
- The reception point is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main hospital entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is 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 not trained to use the hearing 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 have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Vending machines are 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 good.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Restorative (Ground Floor))
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, in the X-Ray shared waiting area.
- 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 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access once inside.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
- 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.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Waiting Room / Area (Waiting Area 2)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 26m from the Restorative (Ground Floor) 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 not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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 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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Comments
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- There is also fixed seating along the main corridor as shown in Photograph 3.
Room / Area (Undergraduate Clinic Area)
- There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
- The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Undergraduate Clinic Area.
- There is level access to the room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
- The 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- The room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Side Surgery 1)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Side Surgery 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.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Side Surgery 2)
- There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Side Surgery 2.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is electric.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet facilities are located in the main hospital entrance foyer.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilet facilities are located in the main hospital entrance foyer.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- University Dental Hospital of Manchester link (new tab) - click here.