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The Chapel

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NN

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Getting To (The Chapel)

Place of Worship / Prayer Room (The Chapel)

  • The place of worship/room is located on level 2, along the main hospital corridor and to the left.
  • There is step-free access to the place of worship/room.
  • The place of worship/room is clearly signed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • There is a multi-faith room to the rear of the chapel.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is carpet.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the place of worship/room.
  • There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is a speaker system in the room.
  • The speaker system is used during services.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are adjustable.