Access Guide
Getting To (Antenatal Suite)
- The most accessible route from car park 2 has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to the Antenatal Suite is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The Antenatal Suite is located in the Yellow Zone.
- the Antenatal Suite is approximately 100m from the entrance (Entrance 1).
- Enter via Entrance 1 and turn left onto the main hospital corridor.
- Follow the corridor and turn right into the Yellow Zone.
- Follow the corridor to the end, turn right and proceed to the end of this corridor.
- The entrance to the Antenatal Suite is on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer).
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Parking (Car Park 2)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 70m from Entrance 1.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park and close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park in front.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- Blue Badges must be scanned at the payment terminal to claim free parking.
- Parking can be paid for via the JustPark APP.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located ahead from the Lake Street vehicle entrance to Leigh Infirmary.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Entrance 1)
- This entrance is located at the front of Leigh Infirmary.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
Department / Service (Antenatal Suite)
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Location and Access
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- The Antenatal Suite is located off the main hospital corridor, in the Yellow Zone.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: a standard toilet.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the corridor before the entrance to the Antenatal Suite.
Reception (Antenatal Suite)
- The reception is located ahead and to the right from the Antenatal Suite entrance.
- The distance from The Antenatal Suite entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
- The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
Consultation / Medical Room (Room 5)
- There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Room 5.
- The room is located opposite the reception desk.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilet is located ahead from the Antenatal Suite entrance.
- The distance from Antenatal Suite entrance is 11m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.