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Introduction

• Related link Accident & Emergency.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/accident-and-emergency-5

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  • Accident & Emergency - X-Ray is located within A & E.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Wigan.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Wigan Wallgate.

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Parking

• 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 are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 410cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the Accident & Emergency entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the Accident & Emergency 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located opposite the entrance within the car park.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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  • This is a short stay car park.
  • The main car park should be used for long visits.
  • 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/raei.asp.

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Outside Access (Accident & Emergency Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital off Wigan Lane.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (Accident & Emergency Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception (Main A & E Reception)

• The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a prescription box.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Outside Access (X-Ray Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located within A & E.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a prescription box.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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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 varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 2m (6ft 7in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was X-Ray Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

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  • The X-Ray rooms were in use at time of survey.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest adapted toilet is located within the A & E department along the main corridor next to the waiting room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located within the A & E department on the main corridor next to the waiting room.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located next to reception.
• The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit entrance.
• The standard changing room is 2m (6ft 7in) from the X-Ray Room 1.
• The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Volunteers are available for help and assistance. Volunteers are located on the desks just inside main hospital entrance 1, main hospital entrance 2 and just inside the Christopher Home Building entrance.

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  • 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 please contact the ward / department.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 at the desks just inside main hospital entrance 1, main hospital entrance 2 and just inside the Christopher Home Building 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.