Access Guide
Getting To (TIA Clinic)
- The TIA Clinic is/are located within Billinge Ward, on level 1.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the TIA Clinic.
- The TIA Clinic is approximately 113m from the Entrance 2.
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- Access to the TIA Clinic 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 footpath and turn left before reaching the Urgent Treatment Centre.
There is a slight slope directly in front of Entrance 2, which is 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 for Billinge and Orrell Wards is located on the right.
Go through this entrance and enter Billinge Ward on the right
The TIA Clinic reception is ahead. - 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 (Billinge Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Opening Times (TIA Clinic)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (TIA Clinic)
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Department / Service Access
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- TIA Clinic is located within Billinge Ward.
- There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is 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 main reception, 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 at Entrance 1, to the right.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on the entrance corridor of the Billing and Orrell Wards.
Consultation / Treatment Room (TIA Clinic)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; TIA 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 87cm (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 not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have 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.
Reception (TIA Clinic)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead from the Billinge Ward entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Billinge Ward entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 moderate to good.