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Quiet Room

Withington Community Hospital, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LR

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • If travelling on the M60 get off at Junction 5. From here, head along the A5103 towards Manchester City Centre. After passing the junction with the A5145, take the first turning on the right into Nell Lane. Withington Community Hospital is located on the right. If travelling to the hospital from the City Centre take the A5103 towards Didsbury and the M56. Just before the junction with the A5145, take the first turning on the left into Nell Lane. Withington Community Hospital is located on the right. The post code for the sat-nav is M20 2LW.
    • The car park for the hospital is located off Nell Lane. There is a barrier control system in place at this car park. Parking for Blue Badge holders is free of charge.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop on Burton Road which services the hospital. The routes which run here are the 111,171,172,179 and 278.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is East Didsbury and is approximately 1.8 miles from the hospital. There are several bus and taxi services available at this station.
  • By Tram View
    • Burton Road Tram stop is 0.5 miles away from Withington Community Hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0161 291 5600.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
  • A limited number of wheelchairs are available at each hospital entrance.

Hospital Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on Nell Lane to the right of the Main Hospital 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 touchscreen at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • 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 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
    • 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 next to the Blue Badge Bays.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the 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 at the payment machines in the car park.
    • 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 close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the rear of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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 45m (49yd 8in) from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are two electric vehicle charging bays that have a width of 237cm and a depth of 470cm. Photographs 7-9.
    • There is a bike shelter next to the Main Hospital Entrance.

Getting To (Quiet Room)

  • The Quiet Room is/are located on the ground floor to the right of the Information Desk.
  • Access to the Quiet Room is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance and bear right at the Information Desk. Go past the toilets and the Quiet Room is located directly ahead.
  • There is step free access to the Quiet Room.
  • The Quiet Room is approximately 22m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • 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 (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • 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 bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour 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.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There is currently a barrier down the centre of the entrance to create a one way system.
    • There are additional hand sanitisers (117cm high) and mask dispensers (120 cm high).

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:40 - 19:30.
  • Tuesday 07:40 - 19:30.
  • Wednesday 07:40 - 19:30.
  • Thursday 07:40 - 19:30.
  • Friday 07:40 - 19:30.
  • Saturday 07:40 - 17:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Quiet Room)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, on the corridor to the right of the Information Desk.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
    • 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 87cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Quiet Room

  • There is seating available with arm rests on both sides.
  • The flooring is carpet.
  • There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
  • The lighting is adjustable.
  • No music is played.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the Ground Floor corridor near the Outpatients waiting area.

Standard Toilet(s)

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