Disability Access Policy

 

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Beaumont Street Surgery

Beaumont Street site is not a purpose-built health centre, but it has disabled access and access to a downstairs toilet.

If you need to be seen in a ground-floor room at the Beaumont Street site, please let us know when booking your appointment.

For parents with small children we have baby changing facilities on the first floor.

 

Elms Road Surgery

The Elms Road site has easy access for wheelchair users and pushchairs and is all on one level. We have a disabled car parking space, disabled toilet and a wheelchair available for anyone who needs assistance when visiting the practice. It also has baby-changing facilities and easy access for pushchairs.

 

If you have any additional needs please let our staff know so that we can help you, and also ensure you get the same support in the future.

Complete our Accessibility Needs form

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 the Hearing Link website.

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.