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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Exit the M58 at junction 5 and follow the signs for the A577 towards Skelmersdale.
    At the next roundabout, take the first exit to the left then almost immediately take the slip road off the dual carriageway.
    Follow the road that it joins, going straight across the first roundabout before taking the third exit off the next roundabout onto Clay Brow Road.
    Keep following the road along and after a short while the health centre will be on the right.
  • There is free open-air parking at the health centre, including a small number of Blue Badge bays. These are available on a first come first served basis.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are approximately 350 metres away on Digmoor Road and can only be accessed via a series of steps.
    There are direct services to Skelmersdale, Wigan and Southport.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Upholland is approximately 1.3 miles from the health centre.
    The station provides direct services to Blackburn, Rochdale, Manchester Victoria, Wigan and Kirkby.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on Traveline services please follow the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Upholland Station please follow the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Northern Railway please follow the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 365cm (7ft 7in x 11ft 12in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance.

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Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the opposite side of the building from the car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a 4-5cm high lip at the entrance door.
  • The main approach from the car park is level.
  • The alternative approach is steeply sloped (photographs 7 and 8).
  • There is an intercom at this entrance, with controls between 112cm - 136cm high.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • 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 hearing assistance system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Getting Around The Building

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the reception and main waiting room area.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • Photographs 4 and 5 show this ramp.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the waiting area for bloods.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show this ramp.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
  • There is some 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 with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage 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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Waiting Area(s) (Bloods)

• There is not a/are not waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user in some of the waiting areas.
• There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the main reception and waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 137cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 130cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • Despite the sign on the door, a key is not required to use this toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the waiting area for bloods.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the waiting area for bloods.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat and vertical one to the right.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the left of the seat and vertical one to the right.