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Fleetwood Hospital
Pharos Street
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6BE
Tel: 01253 306 001
Email: communications@bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.bfwhospitals.nhs.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Fleetwood.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Poulton-le-Fylde.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the back 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 4.9m (16ft 4in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 slopes/ramps.
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 not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The designated bays are located at the front of the hospital.
Further details of travel routes and site car parking may be obtained from the Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Website here:- www.bfwh.nhs.uk/departments/travel/parking.asp
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Pharos Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter the reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.1m (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
The clear door width is 78cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are between 110-132cm from the floor.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Physiotherapy & Medical Orthopaedics)
This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
The desk is generally staffed.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is not a touchscreen.
There is not a prescription box.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
There is level access once inside the venue.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Route finding signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 2m (6ft 6in) from the entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
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.
Information is available in Braille on request.
Information is available in large print on request.
Information in other languages and formats is not available on request.
Lighting levels are medium.
The room does not have background music playing.
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.
Ward (Physiotherapy)
There are 2 bays available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Bay 2.
The area/room/bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All beds are adjustable.
No beds have bedside storage.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
The distance to the adapted toilet for visitors to use is 5m (16ft 4in).
There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
The distance to the standard toilet for visitors to use is 3m (9ft 10in).
There is not a bathroom on the ward.
There is not a bathroom outside the ward.
Lighting levels are medium.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Medical Orthopaedics)
There are 3 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Clinic Room 1.
The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the 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 75cm (2ft 5in) 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.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are medium.
The room does not have background music playing.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the building.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 178cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
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 43cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 73cm (2ft 4in) high.
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 drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The adapted toilet also serves as the standard female toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left as you face the entrance.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is not a soft play area for children.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed but this does not extent to treatment and ward areas.
