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Disability Access

Stanford Medical Centre will ensure they meet the needs of all their patients and/or carers if they have any information or communication needs.

Your needs (if any) will be recorded on your medical record and shared with other NHS and social care providers, when you have given consent or permission to do so.

We need to ensure that our patients get information in an accessible way and we provide communication support if you need it.  So, please do let us know as soon as possible if you have any requirements.

The practice recognises that our patients may have diverse communication styles and needs.  In line with accessibility standards we have a wide range of facilities to accommodate this diversity, such as a hearing aid T-loop, interpreter service, large print practice booklets. Please let us know how we can communicate with you better if you have any specific needs.

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175 Preston Road

  • Parking including blue badge spaces are situated to the front of the building.
  • Wheelchair access – we have wheelchairs that patients can use whilst at the surgery and our premises are wheelchair-friendly. We have lift access to all floors.

Islingword Road

  • Parking is limited to the surrounding area, and is subject to a fee.
  • We are unable to accommodate wheelchair users at the branch site.  Please let the reception know if you can not use the stairs, they will be able to accommodate your request to be seen on the ground floor.

Cockcroft Surgery

  • Parking is available in the local area.
  • Wheelchair access, the premises are wheelchair friendly  
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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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