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Getting Here (Royal Oldham Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • The Royal Oldham Hospital is located to the north of the town centre, on Rochdale Road.
    It is accessible from the M62 (junction 20), via the A627(M), continuing onto the A627 Chadderton Way, then the A6048 and the A671 Rochdale Road.
    It is also accessible from the M60 (junction 22), via the A62, then the A669 Middleton Way and A671 Rochdale Road.
  • Car Park 4 is located in the centre of the hospital grounds on Janus Drive, next to Parklands House.
    There are 3 Blue Badge bays in the car park.
• By Bus View
  • Bus services 149, 159, 182, 183, 402, 409 and 837 all stop on Rochdale Road outside the main hospital entrance.
    The bus stops are 0.1 mile from the hospital, approximately a 2 minute walk.
• By Train View
  • The closest railway station is Mills Hill which is 2.8 miles away.
• By Tram View
  • The closest Metrolink stop is Westwood, which is 1 mile away.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus and tram services for Transport for Greater Manchester, giving routes, timetables and departure times for buses and trams.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Mills Hill Station Northern Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Westwood tram stop.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 4)

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• 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.

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Getting To (Rowan Ward)

• Rowan Ward is/are located on the ground floor of Parklands House.
• Access to Rowan Ward is via the Parklands House entrance.
• Enter Parklands House via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead through the lobby area.
  Bear left and the entrance to Rowan Ward is ahead.
• There is step free access to Rowan Ward.
• Rowan Ward is approximately 10m 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.

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Outside Access (Parklands House - Main Entrance)

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• 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.

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Entrance (Rowan Ward)

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• 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.

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Ward (Rowan Ward)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an Functional Mental Health ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 12 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 12 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are good.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is under 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers and baths for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located in the main hospital building.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 10:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 8:00 to 10:00, 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Rowan Ward)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 18m from the Rowan Ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Sanctuary)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 36m from the Rowan Ward entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is not always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are light.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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 good.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • One side of the double doors is held open during meal times.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • 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 played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 126cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 88cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 66cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 70cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also armchairs and sofas.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Rowan Ward - Therapy Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Therapy 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are light.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• 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.
• Some 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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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower.
  • The washroom surveyed is located ahead from the Rowan Ward entrance and then to the left after the nurses office.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 391cm x 245cm (12ft 10in x 8ft).
  • The washroom does 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 a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 134cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Shower Room)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located ahead from the Rowan Ward entrance and left after the nurses station.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 140cm x 185cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 mirror.
  • There is not a wash basin.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• 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 is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located ahead from the Rowan Ward entrance then left down the corridor to the end.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 36m from the Rowan Ward entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides (Rowan Ward)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Parkland House - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.