Access Guide
Getting To (ENT)
- ENT is/are located on level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access to ENT.
- ENT is approximately 113m from the Entrance 2.
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- Access to ENT is via the Entrance 2.
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- There is a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge bays onto the main pavement leading to Entrance 2.
Follow the pavement and turn left before reaching the Urgent Treatment Centre.
There is a slope in front of Entrance 2, which is directly ahead. - Enter the hospital via Entrance 2 and proceed straight ahead down the corridor.
There is a slight slope at the end of the carpeted area of Entrance 2.
At the t-junction, turn left and continue along this corridor.
The entrance to Billinge and Orrell Wards is located to the right.
Go through this door and ENT is located to the right, before entering Orrell Ward. - View information about accessible toilet facilities in public areas of the hospital (opens new tab).
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Entrance (Billinge Ward and Orrell Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located one level 1, on the Entrance 2 corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
Entrance (Orrell Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located off the ward entrance corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
Opening Times (ENT)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (ENT)
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Department / Service Access
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- ENT is located on level 1, via the entrance to Billinge and Orrell wards, just before the Orrell Ward entrance.
- There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a waiting room/area and a consultation room.
- There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the level 2 corridor.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the entrance corridor for the Orrell and Billinge wards.
Waiting Room / Area (ENT)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 3m from the ENT clinic entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not available.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The manoeuvring space is obstructed by chairs.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (ENT)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; ENT Clinic.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.