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Introduction

• Related link Visitors Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/visitors-entrance
• Related link Lilford Unit.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lilford-unit

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  • Clinic 6 is located within the main hospital building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 15:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 15:00.

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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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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Leigh.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Atherton.

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Outside Access (Visitors Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Visitors Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Main Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main hospital corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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  • This entrance leads to the Prosser White Dermotology Centre, The Lilford Centre & Clinic 6.

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Outside Access (Clinic 6 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located through the main unit entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are light.
  • The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and non slip.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (19ft 8in) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Examination Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd) from the clinic entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is available on request.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest adapted toilet is located within the Lilford Unit.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are not available.

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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.