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Getting Here (Tameside General Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Tameside General Hospital is located west of Ashton Under Lyne town centre.
    It can be accessed from junction 23 of the M60 via the A635, then onto the B6194 and the A670 Mossley Road.
    Turn right on to Darnton Road, then left on to Mellor Road and bear left towards the Hospital main entrance and the car parks.
  • There is a Blue Badge bay car park located outside the main entrance which is opposite side of the road to the Buckton Building, and is free for Blue Badge holders.
    Car Park B is on the right side of the access road. It has ANPR and pay stations in the car park and in the Charlesworth building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop on the access road, within 50m of the entrance to the Buckton Building.
    Bus services 231 and 387 from Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Piccadilly stop here.
    Buses run from Ashton-under-Lyne interchange, close to the tram stop and railway station.
• By Train View
  • The closest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne, which is 1.3 miles away, approximately a 30 minute walk.
• By Tram View
  • The closest tram stop is Aston-under-Lyne, 1.6 miles away, approximately a 35 minute walk.
• Useful Links View
  • Bee Network, website for bus timetables, routes and live departures.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Bee Network, website for tram timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Northern Rail link to Ashton-under-Lyne station with links to train times and planning.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Buckton Building)

• 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; large print on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park B)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the east side of the hospital, off the main access road opposite the Charlesworth Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a push button control at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located inside the hospital building and at the rear of the car park.
  • Payment machines are located in the Charlesworth Building.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
• Comments View
  • There is a very short steep ramp in the block paved area on the approach to the Brockton Building.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main Hospital Building entrance and opposite the Buckton Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 10+ 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the Hartshead Building South main entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the Buckton House entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is a very short steep ramp on the block paved approach to the entrance.

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Outside Access (Buckton Building - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 140cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 181cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the block paved area leading to the doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Reception (Buckton Building)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left after the Buckton Building main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Buckton Building main 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 low (76cm or lower).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/08/2024.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • 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 not 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are not available.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Getting Around (Buckton 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 and 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 are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is provided in some corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
  • 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.

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Entrance (Cashier)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Buckton Building.
  • 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 bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (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 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.

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Counter (Cashier)

• The Cashier is located on the first floor of Buckton Building.
• The counter is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Buckton Building main entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the 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.

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Family Room (Buckton House - Visitor Room)

• The family room is located ahead from the Buckton House main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• The type of flooring in the family room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is a refreshment counter.
• The height of the counter is 93cm.
• The counter has a clear knee recess.
• There is a sink.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (136 Process Suite - Outer Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Outer Room.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• 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 a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No 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 good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (136 Process Suite - Inner Room)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Inner Room.
• 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• There is not a chair.
• 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 low to moderate.

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Lift (Buckton Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right from the Buckton Building main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Buckton Building main 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 and 2.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 245cm (5ft 3in x 8ft).
• 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 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Other Floors (Buckton Building)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • 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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Washroom (136 Process Suite - Shower Room)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
  • The washroom surveyed is located to the left of the 136 Process Suite inner room.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 13m from the Buckton Building main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 186cm x 150cm (6ft 1in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 88cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • 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 not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The shower control type is push.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.