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Disabled Access Guide for Medical Rehabilitation Unit
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9HT
Tel: 01772 524 380
Fax: 01772 514 452
Email: enquires@lthtr.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include clinics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Brock Assessment Centre, Bleasdale Ward, Barton Ward and Fell View Ward.
Related link Barton Ward.
Related link Bleasdale Ward.
Related link Fell View Ward.
The Medical Rehabilitation Unit is located to the rear of the hospital grounds.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Preston.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Preston.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is 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 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5m (11ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
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 have tactile paving.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 196cm (6ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 190cm (6ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area (Main Waiting Area)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Waiting Room / Area (Clinic Waiting Room)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a television.
The television does have subtitles.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is no children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 9 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Consulting Room G1 28.
The consultation / treatment room is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 83cm (2ft 8in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed/couch.
The bed/couch is adjustable.
There is a chair.
The chair is not adjustable.
Some chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are 3 therapy rooms, 1 Occupational Therapy Kitchen and 6 consulting/treatment rooms available.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the main corridor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 172cm (5ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are identical toilets throughout the unit.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Information Health
Disability awareness training can be provided for staff.
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
The most commonly produced documents can be provided in other formats.
Documents in Braille can be requested.
Documents in large print can be requested.
Documents in audio format can be requested.
Documents in different languages can be requested.
Documents in voice recognition CD format can be requested.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Assistance dogs are allowed in most areas of the hospital.
Areas with a high risk from infection, such as intensive care and wards, should be contacted in advance before accessing with assistance dogs.
BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
Language interpreters can be provided by the venue on request.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Switchboard staff are Text Relay aware.
Help with luggage is generally available for inpatients.
The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
There is no charge for mobility aids.
To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
Portable hearing loops can be provided on request.
A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.
