Disability Access

 

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Fir Park Medical centre has disabled access to the premises. The premises have accessible doors which can accommodate wheelchair users. The surgery has a separate large and suitable adapted WC. 

 

Parking

We provide disabled parking in designated parking spaces located directly outside the surgery entrance.  

 

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.

 

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:

 

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:

 

Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing

We have staff from Deafness Resources Centre / Halton Sensory Service coming to Health Centres across Halton to offer support, information and refer you to free hearing equipment, all to aid you in your independence. Call in on the 4th Wednesday or Friday of the month at the below locations to meet with staff and find out more.

  • May 24th: Brookvale Practice
  • May 26th: Upton Rocks Surgery
  • June 23rd: Tower House
  • June 28th: Highfields Hospital
  • July 26th: Murdishaw Health Centre 
  • August 23rd: Grove House
  • August 25th: Hough Green Health Park
  • September 22nd: Highfields Hospital
  • September 27th: Peel House Medical Plaza
  • October 25th: Brookvale Practice
  • October 27th: Murdishaw Health Centre
  • November 22nd: Highfields Hospital
  • November 24th: Hough Green Health Park

Halton Sensory Service / Deafness Resource Centre will also be here to offer support, information and how to access free hearing equipment to support your independence every 2nd Thursday of the month between 9am - 12pm at Widnes Direct Link 

Dates below:

  • June 8th
  • July 13th
  • August 10th
  • September 14th
  • October 12th
  • November 9th

For more information call 0151 511 8801

Want to learn British Sign Language? Please visit the Deafness Resource Centre website to find out more

 

Interpreters

If you require an interpreter then please speak to a member of our reception team. 

 

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