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Disability Access Policy
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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.
Disabled Access
Our aim is to enable all our patients to use the services at our sites as easily as possible.
Sheepmarket Surgery
All clinical services in our building are offered on the ground floor with easy access to rooms.
There are four parking spaces outside the surgery which are reserved for patients (identified by a disabled sign).
There is a wheelchair available for use in the surgery
We have disabled toilet facilities.
We have an on-site lift to provide access to the first floor if needed.
We have a Portable Loop Facility in the surgery to assist patients with hearing aids. Please ask at Reception if you wish to use this piece of equipment either at the reception desk itself or when you see a doctor or nurse in their consulting room.
St Mary’s Medical Centre
The majority of our consulting rooms are located on the ground floor with good access. Occasionally some clinics are held on the first floor. If you have difficulty climbing the stairs please inform a member of the Reception Team and alternative arrangements will be made for you.
The surgery entrance is suitable for wheelchair access. If help is needed accessing the building please ring the bell and a member of the Reception Team will assist you.
We have two parking spaces which are reserved for the disabled.
We have disabled toilet facilities.
We have a Portable Loop Facility in the surgery to assist patients with hearing aids. Please ask at Reception if you wish to use this piece of equipment either at the reception desk itself or when you see a doctor or nurse in their consulting room.
There is a wheelchair available for use in the surgery.
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.
Blind/Partially Sighted
If you or your family members are blind or partially sighted we can give you an accessible electronic version 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.