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Disability Access Policy

Disability Access

The Practice building has been designed for disabled access. There is a disabled access point at the reception desk and disabled toilets.

  • We would ask that you let us know if you need help as your disability may not be a visible one.
  • We would also welcome any suggestions you may have in making your visit to the surgery easier.
  • You are welcome to bring a supporter with you if you need extra help when you see the doctor or nurse.

See our accessibility facilities

accessible toilet

Accessible toilet: We have accessible toilet facilities

front door

Front entrance: We have a beel for wheelchair users who require help entering the surgery

hearing loop

Hearing loop: We have a hearing loop installed in the surgery

layout

Layout: We have wide and narrow corridors and accessible rooms available for all

outside the entrance

Outside the surgery: The surgery is accessed via a winding, concrete pathway

reception

Reception: Our reception desk

waiting area

Waiting area: Our waiting area has fixed and movable chairs, with and without arms

British Sign Language

If you need a BSL Signer, we can arrange this but please let us know as soon as possible so we can make a booking.

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Disabled parking – Blue badge scheme

The Blue Badge Scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. It allows Blue Badge holders to park close to where they need to go.

For more information and an Application Form visit your local council office.

Loop system

We have a loop induction system at Reception to assist the hearing impaired. For more information on the loop hearing system visit Hearing Link website.

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Blind/partially sighted

If you or your family members are blind or partially sighted we can give you a CD or large print of our Practice leaflet upon request. Please ask our staff for further information.

For more advice and support for blind people please visit the following websites:

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs are welcome at the Practice but we ask that you be aware of other patients and staff who may have an allergy or fear of dogs.

 

Please visit the guide dog website for further information.

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