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Broadoak Unit - Health and Wellbeing Centre

Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 3PJ

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the M62 - Follow the M62 westwards until it comes to an end. At this point keep right and follow the signs for the ring road and the A5058. Continue on this road for approximately half a mile until you reach a pelican crossing. Immediately after this take a sharp right and go in the opposite direction on the carriageway. After 500 metres turn left into Thomas Drive and then, after a short distance, take the first left onto the main hospital site. The Broadoak Unit will be on the left and a multi-storey car park will be on the right. From the Wirral: Join the M53/A59 and follow the signs for Liverpool and the Mersey Tunnel. Go through the Kingsway tunnel. On exiting the tunnel, keep right and follow the road, then follow signs first for the Alder Hey Children's Hospital, then for the M62. Carry on following this road until you see signs for the A5058 ring road and Broad Green Hospital. Follow this and join the ring road. continue on this road for approximately half a mile until you reach a pelican crossing. Immediately after this take a sharp right and go in the opposite direction on the other carriageway. After 500 metres turn left into Thomas Drive and then, after a short distance take the first left onto the main hospital site. At this point the Broadoak Unit will be observed on the left and a multi-storey car park on the right.
    • The venue has no on-site parking, however, there is a public multi-storey car park across the road.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is 160m away on Thomas Drive. It provides directs services to and from Liverpool City Centre, Warrington, Fazakerley, and Huyton. The bus stop is served by bus numbers 7, 102, 204, and 239.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Broad Green and is half a mile away. This train station provides direct services to and from Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport, Blackpool North, Wigan North Western, and Preston.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print and different languages.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • Home visits services are available.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Broadgreen Hospital multi-storey car park.
    • The car park is located opposite the venue on South Road.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
    • Please click here for more information on parking.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Broadgreen Hospital has two other car parks - car park F and car park H. Blue Badge bays are available within these car parks. Please click the car park link above for further information regarding these car parks.

Getting To (Health and Wellbeing Centre)

  • The Health and Wellbeing Centre is/are located on the ground floor of Broadoak Unit, on the main corridor.
  • Access to the Health and Wellbeing Centre is via the Broadoak Unit entrance.
  • After entering the Broadoak Unit immediately turn right and go through the doors into the corridor. The Health and Wellbeing Centre is the first door on the left.
  • There is step free access to the Health and Wellbeing Centre.
  • The Health and Wellbeing Centre is approximately 12m from the Broadoak Unit entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Broadoak Unit entrance and the department/service.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is 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 (Broadoak Unit Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the 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.
    • 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
    • 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 single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a third entrance door immediately after the reception desk.
    • This is a single door that opens automatically.
    • The opening is 105cm wide.
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Opening Times (Health and Wellbeing Centre)

  • Monday 07:30 - 15:30.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 15:30.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 15:30.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 15:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (Health and Wellbeing Centre)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Health and Wellbeing Centre is located on the ground floor of Broadoak Unit.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area and a treatment room.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is available on the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located near the Broadoak Unit entrance.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located near the Broadoak Unit entrance.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the department 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.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • No 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 a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • 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 good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Blood Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Blood 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The hoist is electric.
  • A sling is not available.
  • There is a chair.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Location of Toilet / Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located just off the reception area, close to the main entrance.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located just off the reception area, close to the main entrance.

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