Disability Access

If you have any special needs please let our staff know so that we can help you, and also ensure you get the same support in the future. Our Health Centre has suitable access for disabled patients.

• All the patient areas including the waiting room, the consulting rooms and the toilets, have wheelchair access
• If you require one, there is a wheelchair available at reception
• There are designated disabled parking spaces in the car park.
• The front door is power assisted
• The side access door has a ramp- please let us know in advance if you need to use this so we can open the door
• The side access door is wide

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.

• British Deaf Association
• British Sign Language Healthy Mind
• Action Hearing Loss
• Royal Association for Deaf People
• National Deaf Children’s Society

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:

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RIND)
• Action for Blind People
• blind.org.uk
• Blind in Business
• British Blind Sport

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.