Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Thomas Linacre Centre Main Entrance Area.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/thomas-linacre-centre-main-entrance/thomas-linacre-centre
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- The WRVS Coffee Shop is located on the ground floor off the foyer area.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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.
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 is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 13 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main hospital entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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 dropped kerbs.
- 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 not a designated drop off point.
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- 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/tlc.asp.
Outside Access (Thomas Linacre Centre Main 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 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Outside Access (Coffee Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite the main entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Counter
- The counter is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance .
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is medium.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip and wood.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet
- An adapted toilet is available in the main corridor. Please see the main building guide for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilets are available in the main corridor of the centre. Please see the main building guide for details.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.
- Plastic cups are available.