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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Burnage Health Centre is located south of Manchester, between the A34 and the A6.
    From the M60 take junction 1 onto the A5145 towards Manchester City Centre, Didsbury.
    Continue along the A34 for approximately 3 miles.
    At the roundabout take the first exit and then the second exit at the next roundabout to stay on the A34.
    Burnage Health Centre is located on the left after approximately 1.3 miles.
    From the south and east take the M60 to junction 1 exiting onto the A5145 towards Didsbury.
    After approximately 1.9 miles turn right onto the A34 towards Manchester City Centre.
    Continue along the A34 for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right onto Mauldeth Road.
    At the end of Mauldeth Road turn right onto Burnage Lane.
    Burnage Healt Centre is located on the left after approximately 234m.
    From the north and west take the M60 to junction 7 exiting onto the A56 towards Manchester.
    Continue along the A56 for approximately 966m and turn right onto the A5145 towards Chorlton.
    Continue along the A5145 and bear left onto the A6010.
    Continue along the A6010 to the A34 towards Wilmslow and Parrs Wood.
    After 0.7 miles turn left onto Mauldeth Road.
    At the end of Mauldeth Road turn right onto Burnage Lane.
    Burnage Health Centre is located on the left after approximately 234m.
  • On-site parking is available at the centre.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Farmers Arms, 67m from the centre and served by buses 25, 172, 197, 748, and 749.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Mauldeth Road, 0.5 miles from the centre.
    The 25 bus links the station to the centre via Mauldeth Road Primary School (Stop A).

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front 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 and signposted.
  • 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 223cm x 400cm (7ft 4in x 13ft 1in).
  • 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 with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and paving slabs.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main 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 (Main 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 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.

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Entrance (Healthcare Centre)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located just inside the main entrance foyer.
  • 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 hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the healthcare 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 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 a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is 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 via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • 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 all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • 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.
  • There are consultant rooms that can be made available if a place of safety is required.
• 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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Other Floors (Staff Only)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift (Staff Only)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the healthcare entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 133cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Corridor)

• 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 left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the healthcare entrance.
  • There is 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 locking handle.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is 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 both sides.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Corridor)

• 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 of the reception desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the healthcare entrance.
  • There is 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 207cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • There is 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 a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).