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Introduction

• Related link Main Hospital Entrance.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/main-hospital-entrance-1

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• Comments View
  • Ward 2 is located on the first floor above the Day Surgery Unit.
  • This is a female day ward.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 21:00.

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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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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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• Comments View
  • 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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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the main hospital corridor.
• The lift is 105m (115yd) from main hospital entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 127cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 154cm x 255cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Ward 2 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Inside Access

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

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 15m (16yd) from the ward entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The door opening is 156 cm wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Consulting Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 30m (33yd) from the ward entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

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  • All consultation rooms were in use at time of survey.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is female.
• There are 2 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was A Bay.
• The area / room / bay is 22m (24yd) from the ward entrance .
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• Bedside services available are television.
• These services are not chargeable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Bathroom

• There are accessible bathrooms available.

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• Location and access View
  • The bathroom is female.
  • The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
  • The accessible bathroom is 22m (24yd) from the ward entrance .
  • There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
• Features and dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm x 265cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 8in).
  • The bathroom has a non slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is no flush on the transfer side.
• Features and dimensions View
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• Position of fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath details View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel in shower details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located next to the ward bay.
  • The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the ward entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • This is the female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 190cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 82cm (2ft 8in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Bathroom

• The bathroom is female.
• The standard bathroom is 20m (22yd) from the ward entrance.
• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are low.
• The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a toilet, a bath with shower, a sink and an emergency cord.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located next to the ward bays.
  • The female toilets are 35m (38yd) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.