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Getting Here (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

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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 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 the following 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 destination (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.
• 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.

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Parking (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • 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.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Getting To (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

• Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit is/are located on the first floor of the building housing the Auden and Tennyson Units.
• Access to Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit is via the Auden and Tennyson Unit Building Entrance.
• Before entering the building use the intercom to alert Tennyson unit to your presence.
  After entering the building, turn left, then right and go through the first entrance door to the Auden unit.
  Turn right and enter the lift that Tennyson Unit staff will have sent down for you.
  Take the lift to the first floor.
  On exiting the lift you will be in Tennyson Unit.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit.
• Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit is approximately 14m from the Auden and Tennyson Unit Building Entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the Auden and Tennyson Unit Building 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Auden and Tennyson Unit Entrance)

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• 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Lift (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right after entering the first entrance door into Auden Unit.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• A key is required to operate the lift which is held by staff.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 139cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The lift gives direct access into the Tennyson Unit.

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Other Floors (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (From Stairs)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor at the top of the stairs.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward (Hollins Park Hospital - Tennyson Unit)

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a female unit/ward.
  • There is/are 8 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 8 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible washroom facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There is a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located within the Hollins Park House building.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within the Hollins Park House building.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 14:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 13:00 to 14:00.

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Inpatient Accommodation (Bedroom 6)

• The inpatient accommodation surveyed was Bedroom 6.
• The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
• The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
• The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
• The door opening widths for the flat/room surveyed is less than 75cm.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The flat/room surveyed did not have an accessible bathroom.
• Furniture and features in this room include; a bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a desk.
• Some of the furniture is permanently fixed in this room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the flat/room surveyed.
• Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• The height of the bed is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The type of flooring in the flat/room surveyed is vinyl/laminate.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the flat/room surveyed is high.
• Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
• Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Visiting Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 3m from the lift.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• Staff can unlock the door as required.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • Seating without armrests is bean bags.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• Staff can unlock the door as required.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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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Room / Area (Dining Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Dining Room.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The height to the underside of the dining table is 64cm.
    
  • The height of the countertops is 93cm.

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Room / Area (Laundry)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Laundry.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is not a chair.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The countertop is 90cm high.

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Washroom (Bedroom 6 Ensuite)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 8 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
  • The washroom surveyed is located within bedroom 6.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 134cm x 229cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 6in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 172cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 125cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 197cm (6ft 6in).
  • The shower control type is push.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is not a bath.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Communal Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the unit corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 265cm x 341cm (8ft 8in x 11ft 2in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 159cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 70cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 67cm.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 99cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic.
• 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some 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 moderate to 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 - Kingsley Ward link (new tab) - click here.
• Hollins Park Hospital - Auden Unit link (new tab) - click here.