Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The hospital is located on Hollins Park which is west of the M6. Exit the M6 at junction 21A and head westbound onto the M62. Exit the M62 at junction 9 and take the third exit onto A49. At the roundabout take the second exit to continue along the A49. Take the next left onto Hollins Lane and head along Hollins Lane for approximately 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Hollins Park and the hospital will be on the right hand side.
- There are both blue badge and standard parking bays available.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Hollins Park Hospital located on Hollins Lane. The bus stop is 0.1 mile from the venue. The bus stop is serviced by the following buses: 49, 329 and C49.
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By Train
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- The nearest rail station is Newton-le-Willows. The station is located approximately 2.1 miles from the venue. National Rail services are provided at this station.
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Useful Links
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- Arriva Bus Service.
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- Network Warrington Bus Service.
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- URL for Newton-le-Willows Rail Station (Northern Rail).
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- URL for Newton-le-Willows Rail Station (National Rail).
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- 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 not available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Getting To (Byron Ward)
- Byron Ward is/are located ahead and slightly to the right after entering the building.
- Access to Byron Ward is via the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the main entrance and go straight ahead and slightly to the right.
Byron Ward is located directly ahead. - There is step free access to Byron Ward.
- Byron Ward is approximately 18m from the Hollins Park Hospital main entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building of Hollins Park Hospital.
- 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 114cm.
- 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the main doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Entrance (Byron Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
- 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 bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- 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 85cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 84cm.