Access

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Loop System

There is a Hearing Loop in reception for use by people with hearing aids and the building has been designed and decorated to make it easier for people with visual problems. We have a disabled toilet and baby change facilities.

• British Deaf Association
• The Deaf Health Charity – SignHealth
• Action Hearing Loss
• Royal Association for Deaf People
• National Deaf Children’s Society

Blind / Partially Sighted

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

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

• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RIND)
• British Wireless for the Blind Fund
• British Blind Sport

Guide Dogs

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

Further Information:

• Guide Dogs

Other Disability Websites

• BID Services
• Disability Go
• Disabled People, your Rights, Benefits, Carers and the Equality Act
• Disability Rights UK
• Living with a Disability NHS Choices
• Disability Action
• Mencap

Physical Accessibility Statement

Our surgery is accessible to patients with different access needs as follows:

• Wheelchair accessible, all patient facilities on ground floor

• Auto opening doors to waiting area

• Reception desk has wheelchair access

• Portable induction loop system to aid the deaf and hearing impaired

• Disabled Car Parking and step free access from car park

• Translation services available including British Sign Language

• Accessible toilet facilities

Please let us know if you require any other adjustments to assist with your visit.