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The Coffee Shop

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

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Getting To (The Coffee Shop)

  • The most accessible route from car park 2 has slight ramps or slopes and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to The Coffee Shop is via the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Coffee Shop is located in the Orange Zone.
  • The Coffee Shop is approximately 33m from the entrance (Entrance 1).
  • Enter the hospital via Entrance 1, turn left onto the main hospital corridor.
  • Continue along the corridor into the Orange Zone.
  • Turn left and the entrance to the Coffee Shop is immediately to the left. .
  • 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 not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left 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.

The Coffee Shop - External Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left of Entrance 1.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Eating and Drinking (The Coffee Shop)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Coffee Shop is located in the Orange Zone, off the main hospital corridor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right of the internal coffee shop entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The Coffee Shop via the external entrance.
    • 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 and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is outdoor and indoor seating available.