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Phlebotomy - Blood Tests

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

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Getting To (Phlebotomy - Blood Tests)

  • 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 Phlebotomy - Blood Tests is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • Phlebotomy - Blood Tests is located in the Orange Zone along the main corridor to the left from Entrance 1.
  • Phlebotomy - Blood Tests is approximately 45m from the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • Enter via Entrance 1 and turn left onto the main corridor
  • Continue ahead and the entrance to Phlebotomy - Blood Tests 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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Parking (Car Park 2)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badges must be scanned at the payment terminal to claim free parking.
    • Parking can be paid for via the JustPark APP.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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 (Phlebotomy - Blood Tests)

  • Location and Access View
    • Phlebotomy - Blood Tests is located in the Orange Zone along the main corridor to the left from Entrance 1.
    • View information on opening times.
    • 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 123cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • 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 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 are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor on exiting Phlebotomy - Blood Tests to the left.

Reception (Phlebotomy - Blood Tests)

  • The reception is located on the left after the Phlebotomy - Blood Tests entrance.
  • The distance from the Phlebotomy - Blood Tests entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Accessible)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; the accessible blood test room.
  • The room is located to the left from the Phlebotomy - Blood Tests entrance, after the reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 137cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Test 4)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Blood Test 4.
  • The room is located to the left from the Phlebotomy - Blood Tests entrance, after reception.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Blood Test 6 - Cardiology)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Blood test 6 - Cardiology.
  • The room is located to the left from the Phlebotomy - Blood Tests entrance, after reception.
  • 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.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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.