Access Guide
Summary
- This is a health centre.
- Services within the building include: Podiatry, Health Education, Community Education, Dental, Sexual Health, CAMHS and PCAMHS.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M40 leave at junction 11 onto the A422 towards Banbury. Take the second exit at the next two roundabouts. At the next roundabout take the third exit onto Southam Road. Continue straight ahead and then turn right onto Cope Road. Orchard Health Centre is located on the left.
- There is a small open air car park at the front of Orchard Health Centre.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop to the centre is on Boxhedge Road, which is approximately 170 metres away.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is located in Banbury, which is approximately a 6 minute taxi ride.
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Useful Links
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- Please click on the links below for up to date bus times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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- Please click on the links below for up to date train times.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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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.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not 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 not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do 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 480cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is staff parking at the side and rear of the building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Monday 13:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Tuesday 13:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Wednesday 13:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Thursday 13:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Friday 13:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Dental Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- The main 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 89cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and to the left of 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
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Comments
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- The door will be opened by staff via the intercom.
Department / Service (Dental)
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Department / Service Access
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- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; treatment rooms.
- There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located near the main building reception.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located near main building reception or in CAMHS and PCAMHS.
Reception (Dental)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left beyond the Dental Accessible Entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the Dental Accessible 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 no 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 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.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Orchard Health Centre link (new tab) - click here.
- Orchard Health Centre - CAMHS and PCAMHS link (new tab) - click here.
- Orchard Health Centre - Podiatry link (new tab) - click here.
- Orchard Health Centre - Sexual Health link (new tab) - click here.