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Getting To (Main Outpatients)

• The most accessible route from Car Park B has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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• Access to Main Outpatients is via the main entrance.
• There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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• Main Outpatients is located on the ground floor of the hospital on Yellow Street.
• Main Outpatients is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and keep to the left past the Outpatients reception.
• Continue through double doors and turn left onto Yellow Street.
• The entrance to Main Outpatients is located ahead.
• Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring along the route is shiny.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park B - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the main entrance at the north 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 are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (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 15m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the hospital opposite Sharoe Green Lane.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Department / Service (Main Outpatients)

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• Location and Access View
  • Main Outpatients is located on the ground floor of the hospital on Yellow Street.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Facilities and Services View
  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The hoist is mobile.
  • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Main Outpatients)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the Main Outpatients entrance, at the end of the corridor on the right hand side.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left after the Main Outpatients entrance.

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Reception (Outpatient Clinic Reception)

• The reception is located on the left from the main entrance, before the Main Outpatients entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (Yellow Street Corridor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The seating is located along Yellow Street.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Seating Area (Deepdale - Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is in the Deepdale Suite.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Deepdale - Examination 129)

• There are 9 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Examination 129.
• The room is located In the Deepdale suite.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
• 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 85cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 170cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Seating Area (Lostock - Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located on the left in the Lostock Suite.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Lostock - Examination 135 )

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Examination 135.
• The room is located in the Lostock suite on the left side of the corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm.
• 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 85cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: bariatric chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Seating Area (Fulwood - Waiting Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The waiting area is located in the Fullwood Suite on the left side of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Fulwood - Examination 90)

• There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Examination 90.
• The room is located in the Fulwood Suite.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm.
• 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 84cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
• The length of the treatment table is 173cm.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Fulwood - Consultant 94)

• There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
• The room surveyed was; Consultant 94.
• The room is located in the Fulwood Suite.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Main Outpatients entrance at the end of the corridor.
  • The distance from the Main Outpatients entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and 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 88cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 323cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 137cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.