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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Leigh.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Atherton.

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Parking (Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 270cm x 620cm (8ft 10in x 20ft 4in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the main hospital entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 87m (95yd 5in) from the main hospital entrance.
• 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 car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located at the front of the main hospital entrance.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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  • The Pay and Display Machines will accept 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.
  • For more information about car parking costs please visit the Trust’s website:
  • www.wiganleigh.nhs.uk/Internet/Home/Hospitals/leigh.asp.

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Getting To (Antenatal Suite)

• The Antenatal Suite is/are located on the ground floor of Leigh Infirmary.
• Access to the Antenatal Suite is via the Main Entrance.
• Enter via the Main Entrance and turn left down the main corridor. Take the first door on the right and continue until the end of the corridor. Turn left and at the end of the corridor turn right. The Antenatal Suite is located on the right at the end of the corridor.
• There is step free access to the Antenatal Suite.
• The Antenatal Suite is approximately 112m from the Main Entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
• 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 (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Antenatal Suite)

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  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Leigh Infirmary.
  • 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 not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 111cm (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 but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.

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Reception

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  • The reception point is located to the right on entering the Antenatal Suite.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Antenatal Suite entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at a medium level in the corridor.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Main 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 not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is not available.
• There is 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 1)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room1.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room 2)

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 2.
• 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the Antenatal Suite.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the main department corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Antenatal Suite entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Disability Awareness Training
• All Trust staff undertake disability awareness training as part of their Equality and Diversity training.
• Assistance Dogs
• Assistance dogs are welcome in the hospital and the Outpatient areas.
• However, assistance dogs are not allowed into direct multi-patient clinical areas, such as wards, due to Infection Control and also other reasons.
• Staff are usually asked to accommodate a side room or visiting area for patients that require an assistance dog or people visiting with an assistance dog.
• Patient Information
• Patient information and correspondence can be requested in large print, Braille, audio and in other languages.
• To request these documents you can call: 01942 776 106. The telephone number for patient information leaflets in other formats is 01942 773 105.
• Mobility Aids
• Mobility aids available within the hospital include bariatric beds and wheelchairs, manual hoists, hoist slings, tri wheel walkers, walking sticks, walking frames, crutches and commodes which are all available on request.
• There is no charge for mobility aids.
• Volunteers
• Volunteers are available for help and assistance.
• Volunteers are located on the desk just inside the Main Hospital Entrance.
• Language Interpreters
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• An interpreter service is provided for patients whose first language is not English.
• Hearing Assistance
• Portable hearing loops are available on request.
• Typetalk,
• Switchboard staff are Typetalk aware.
• Children
• Children are welcome within the hospital, however, visiting with children under the age of 12 is discouraged, unless the patient is a parent, brother or sister.
• Wheelchair Assistance
• Wheelchair assistance is available on request. Wheelchair assistance can be arranged at the Volunteers Desk on arrival at the hospital. Alternatively you can contact the ward / department you are attending, prior to your visit.
• Motorised Scooters
• Motorised scooters are allowed within the hospital.

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Related Access Guides

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