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Services Available

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• Ground View
  • Secure Female Patient Rooms use Rooms 1-16.
  • Visitors Meeting Room use Meeting Room 3 - MH110.

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Getting Here (Hollins Park Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • 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 bays and standard parking bays available.
• By Bus View
  • 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 buses 49, 329, and C49.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • Arriva Bus Service.
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  • Network Warrington Bus Service.
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  • Newton-le-Willows Rail Station (Northern Rail).
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  • Newton-le-Willows Rail Station (National Rail).
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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.
• There is not 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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the side and front of the building.
  • 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Chesterton Unit entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the Chesterton Unit 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to, and in front of, the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • Both sets of doors are security doors which will be opened by the receptionist or person on duty.

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Getting Around (Hollins Park hospital - Chesterton Unit- Female)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are provided in some corridors.
  • Seating is provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located beyond the second set of security doors, to the right.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly 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 not 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are two seater sofas and armchairs.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is 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 good.

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Opening Times (Hollins Park Hospital - Chesterton Unit - Female)

• Monday 06:30 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 20:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 20:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 20:00.
• Saturday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 18:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 14:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 18:00 - 20:00.

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Entrance (Chesterton Unit - Secure Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located beyond the main entrance to the right.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Comments View
  • The doors are security doors which are opened and closed by a member of staff only.
  • All visitors beyond the entrance are accompanied by a member of staff at all times.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Meeting Room - MH110)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Meeting Room - MH110.
• 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not 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 height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located beyond the Chesterton Unit entrance to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Chesterton Unit entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Within the male toilets there is a single shower with a 180cm deep step. The shower head is fixed.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located beyond the Chesterton Unit secure entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the Chesterton Unit secure entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Hollins Park Hospital - Marlowe Unit - Male link (new tab) - click here.