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Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven

Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9QB

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Getting Here (Birch Hill Hospital)

  • By Road View
    • Birch Hill is on Birch Road, which is accessed via Halifax Road.
    • There is free parking around the hospital.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop close to the hospital, on Birch Road where the 458 service runs from Stansfield and Rochdale.
  • By Train View
    • The closest train station is Smithy Bridge which is 1.3 miles from Birch Hill.

Getting Help and Assistance (Birch Hill Hospital)

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot 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.

Hospital Parking (Car Park 3)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
    • 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 hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 235cm x 470cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the CAMHS Entrance.

Getting To (Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven)

  • Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven is/are located on the ground floor of Birch Hill Hospital.
  • Access to Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven is via the CAMHS Entrance.
  • Enter via the CAMHS Entrance, turn right and proceed down the corridor.
    Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven is located on the right.
  • There is step free access to Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven.
  • Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven is approximately 20m from the CAMHS Entrance.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Rochdale CAMHS)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of CAMHS.
    • 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/do 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 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.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Eating and Drinking (Birch Hill Hospital Canteen / The Haven)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the canteen.
    • The canteen is located on the ground floor of Birch Hill Hospital.
    • There is step-free access to the canteen.
    • For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • Service and Menus View
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Menu types include; handheld menus and menu boards.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 77cm.
    • The height of the tray counter/rail is 77cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.

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