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Disability Access

Wheelchair Access

Our premises are wheelchair-friendly and all of our consulting rooms are on the ground floor. We offer a wheelchair that patients can use whilst at the Fitzalan site.

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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.

Parking

There are car parks at both Fitzalan and Wick surgeries, with dedicated disabled parking spaces at the front of the building. There is also plenty of on street parking in the surrounding areas. We do ask our patients to park responsibly and respect our neighbours.

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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Interpreter Service

An Interpreter/Translator service is available for all our patients. Please contact reception if you require this service.