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 C - Blue Badge Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the north of the hospital, next to Car Park B.
- 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 495cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from the main 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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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Getting To (Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA))
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is/are located on the ground floor, in the Day Treatment Centre.
- Access to Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is via the Day Treatment Centre entrance.
- Enter via the Day Treatment Centre entrance, turn immediately left then turn right.
Proceed to the end of the corridor and turn right.
The department entrance is the last door on the left at the end of the corridor. - There is step free access to Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is approximately 64m from the Day Treatment Centre entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not 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.
Outside Access (Day Treatment Centre)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the north-east corner of the hospital site, near car park C.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 95cm.
- 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 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- The Day Treatment Centre can be seen from car park C and is approximately 80 metres away.
Waiting Room / Area (Corridor)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 54m from the Day Treatment Centre entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
- The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- 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 good.
Opening Times (Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA))
- Monday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Department / Service (Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA))
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Department / Service Access
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- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is located in the Day Treatment Centre in the north-east corner of the hospital.
- There is not a/are not door(s) leading into the department/service.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no 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 waiting room/area, a consultation room and a treatment room.
- There are 2 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 on the Yellow Street corridor, in the main hospital building.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located down the corridor, towards the Day Treatment Centre entrance.
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Comments
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- This department comprises a waiting area in the corridor, a staff only office and two consultation/treatment rooms off the corridor.
- There is no reception and patients take a seat and are called at their allotted appointment time.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 4)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 4.
- 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.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Access to this treatment room is via a door signed Medical Photography - Staff only.
- This door opens away from you, is single width, may be difficult to open and is 84cm wide.
- There is then a short corridor before coming to the treatment room entrance on the left.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room 2)
- There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room 2.
- 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.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (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.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- All 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 moderate to good.
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.
