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Parklands House - Oldham Access Team

Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL1 2JH

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Getting Here (Royal Oldham Hospital)

Getting Help and Assistance (Parklands House)

  • 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 and different languages on request.
  • There is 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.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 14/08/2024.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Hospital Parking (Car Park 4)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in the centre of the hospital grounds on Janus Drive.
    • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 305cm x 445cm (10ft x 14ft 7in).
    • There is not 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 parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located opposite the car park outside the estates office.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located opposite the car park outside the estates office.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is 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.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 81m (88yd 1ft) from the Parklands House entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Payment can be made using the PayByPhone App, location 807072.
    • Blue Badge Holders do not need to obtain a parking ticket.

Getting To (Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic)

  • The Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic is/are located on the ground floor of Parklands House.
  • Access to the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic is via the Parklands House main entrance.
  • Enter Parklands House via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead through the lobby area.
    Turn right through the double doors and continue along the corridor.
    The entrance to the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic is located ahead.
  • There is step free access to the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic.
  • The Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic is approximately 26m from the Parklands House main entrance.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Parklands House - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Parklands House.
    • 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.
    • 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • 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 155cm.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located off Janus Road.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a long, very slight slope on the route from car park 4.
    • The steps are used as a shorter route from road.

Entrance (Home Treatment Team, Access Team, Clozapine Clinic)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Parklands House.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • 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 77cm.

Department / Service (Access Team)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Access Team is located on the ground floor of Parklands House.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is carpet and 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.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area, a consultation room and standard toilet facilities.
    • There are 1 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 within the main hospital building.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

Opening Times (Access Team)

  • Monday 09:30 - 15:30.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 15:30.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 15:30.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 15:30.
  • Friday 09:30 - 15:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Waiting Room / Area (Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • 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 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Access Team - Assessment Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Assessment 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • All 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.

Standard Toilet(s) (Male and Female)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located to the right from the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located to the right from the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Home Treatment Team/Access Team/Clozapine Clinic entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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