Access Guide
Getting To (Outpatients Area 1)
- 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 Outpatients Area 1 is via the Entrance (Entrance 1).
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- Outpatients Area 1 is located ahead from Entrance 1.
- Outpatients Area 1 is approximately 10m from the Entrance 1.
- Enter via Entrance 1.
- The Outpatient Areas 1, 2 and 3 entrance is straight ahead.
- Continue ahead through the seating area and Outpatients Area 1 is located on both the right and left corridors.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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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.
Entrance (Outpatient Areas 1, 2 and 3)
- This entrance is located ahead from Entrance 1.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 124cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 62cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 126cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Outpatients Areas 1, 2 and 3)
- The reception is located between the first and second doors of the Outpatient Areas 1, 2 and 3 entrance.
- The distance from the Outpatient Areas 1, 2 and 3 entrance first doors is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 89cm.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Seating Area (Outpatients Areas 1, 2 and 3)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located beyond the Outpatients Area 1, 2 and 3 entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Department / Service (Outpatients Area 1)
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Location and Access
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- Outpatients Area 1 is located ahead from the Outpatients 1, 2 and 3 entrance.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is 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 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and a standard toilet.
- The toilets with adaptations are shared with Outpatients Areas 1, 2 and 3. .
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Outpatients Area 1)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the right and left corridors of Area 1.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the end of the Outpatients main corridor.
- The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right hand side corridor of Area 1.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room 8)
- There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 8.
- The room is located on the Outpatients Area 1 right hand corridor.
- 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.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Outpatient Area 1 - Female - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand corridor of Outpatients Area 1.
- The distance from the Outpatient Areas 1, 2 and 3 entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 188cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.