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AH Mertons Opticians

Birchwood Shopping Centre, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PG

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Introduction

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    • The venue is located within Birchwood Shopping Centre.
    • For access details for the shopping centre, please refer to the separate guide.

Location

  • The venue is located within Birchwood Shopping Centre.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Birchwood.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • For parking details please refer to the separate shopping centre guide.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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    • This information is for the entrance located within Birchwood Shopping Centre.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
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    • The width of the entrance is 200cm.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Consulting Room 1

  • This room is 6m from the main entrance.
  • There is not enough room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in this room.
  • This room is used for instructing patients how to insert contact lenses.

Consulting Room 2

  • This room is 12m from the main entrance.
  • There is not enough space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre in this room.
  • All eye examinations are done in this room.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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    • There are accessible toilet facilities within Birchwood Shopping Centre.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.