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.
British Deaf AssociationThe Deaf Health Charity – SignHealthAction Hearing LossRoyal Association for Deaf PeopleNational Deaf Children’s Society 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:
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RIND)British Wireless for the Blind FundBritish Blind Sport 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:
Guide Dogs 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 InterpretersIf you require an interpreter then please speak to a member of our reception team.
