Access Guide
Overview (Royal Preston Hospital)
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About
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- This is a general hospital with multiple services available.
- Facilities available in the venue include: WH Smith, Prestons, and Stock Shop.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Preston Railway.
- The nearest bus station is Preston Bus Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There are three alternative entrances to the main hospital entrance. These are Green Street - east, Green Street - west and Burgundy Street - east entrances.
Green Street West has step free level access, whilst both Burgundy and Green Street - east have access via a ramp or steps. - There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Floors LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- A changing places facility is available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, a pay phone, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
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Related Access Guides
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- View information on Parking at Royal Preston Hospital (opens new tab) .
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- View information on Public Toilets at Royal Preston Hospital (opens new tab) .
- View information on Getting To and Getting around the Hospital (opens new tab) .
Parking (Car Park G - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the south of the hospital.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 100m from the Green Street - east entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
- There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Getting To (Barton Ward)
- Barton Ward is/are located within the Medical Rehabilitation Unit.
- Access to Barton Ward is via the Medical Rehabilitation Unit main entrance.
- Enter via the Medical Rehabilitation Unit main entrance, turn left and head through the double doors.
Barton Ward is located directly on your left. - There is step free access to Barton Ward.
- Barton Ward is approximately 13m from the Medical Rehabilitation Unit main entrance.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm .
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 128cm .
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 122cm (4ft).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 169cm.
Ward (Barton Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Neuro rehabilitation ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 2 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 4 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 16 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 123cm (4ft).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 123cm (4ft).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Royal Preston Hospital Main Building)
- Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, on Blue Street between the Burgundy Street and Green Street junctions.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients, on the ground floor on Green Street between the Chaplaincy Centre and Charters Restaurant, and on the 4th floor of the Ward Block to the left as you exit the lift just before Wards 20 and 21.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients, on the ground floor on Green Street between the Chaplaincy Centre and Charters Restaurant, and on the first floor of the Ward Block opposite the lifts.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the ground floor on Yellow Street, just beyond the main entrance foyer between Blue Street and Main Outpatients.