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Medical Illustration Department

Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1HS

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Getting To (Medical Illustration Department)

  • 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 Medical Illustration Department is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Medical Illustration Department is located to the left from Entrance 1 along the main corridor, in the Orange Zone.
  • The Medical Illustration Department is approximately 80m from the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • Enter via Entrance 1 and turn left onto the main corridor.
  • Continue ahead towards the end of the corridor and turn right.
  • The entrance to the Medical Illustration Department is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 right hand transfer).
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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 (Medical Illustration Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Medical Illustration Department is located in Orange Zone to the left from Entrance 1 along the main corridor.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located to the left on exiting the Medical Illustration Department and along the corridor towards Entrance 2.

Reception (Medical Illustration Department)

  • The reception is located on the left from the Medical Illustration Department entrance.
  • The distance from the Medical Illustration Department entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Imaging Room

  • The room surveyed was; Medical Illustration.
  • The room is located ahead from the Medical Illustration Department entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no 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 74cm.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and height adjustable chairs.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.