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Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe

Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR

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Getting To (Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe)

  • The most accessible route from the Education Centre car park has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Access to the Bolton - CAMHS annexe is via the Bolton - CAMHS main building.
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  • The Bolton CAMHS Annexe is located to the right of the Bolton CAMHS main building.
  • The Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe is approximately 75m from the Bolton - CAMHS - main building.
  • Report to the reception within the Bolton CAMHS main building.
  • A member of staff will then escort you to the Bolton CAMHS Annexe.

Parking (Education Centre Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Carr Drive, in the south east corner of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 75m from the Bolton - CAMHS entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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    • Blue Badge holders must register for free parking either by phone (0333 1231 454), by reporting to the IFM Parking management office, or at the main entrance reception.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Bolton - CAMHS - Main Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the CAMHS building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 91cm.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 89cm.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Bolton - CAMHS)

  • The reception is located ahead from the Bolton - CAMHS entrance.
  • The distance from the Bolton - CAMHS entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Entrance (Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the annexe.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 126cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 139cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: standard toilets.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the Bolton - CAMHS main building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead from the Annexe entrance, on the left.

Consultation / Medical Room (2 - Flower Room)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Flower Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (5 - Super Hero Room)

  • There are 7 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Super Hero Room.
  • The room is located ahead from the Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (4 - Forest Room)

  • The room is located ahead from the Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe entrance.
  • The distance from the Bolton - CAMHS - Annexe entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Shared)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located ahead from the Annexe entrance and on the left.
  • The distance from the Annexe entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.