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  1. \n\n Walk<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  2. \n\n Cycle<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  3. \n\n Bus<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  4. \n\n Train<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  5. \n\n Tram<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  6. \n\n Car<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  7. \n\n Accessibility<\/a>\n\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

    \n We strongly recommend using active travel or public transport to get to Altrincham Hospital, as there is no public car parking on site. Altrincham Hospital is served by public transport and other community and sustainable transport options.\n<\/p>\n[vc_column_text css=””]For information about public transport services, please contact Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on 0161 244 1000. Their lines are open between 7.00 am and 8.00 pm on Monday to Friday, and from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on weekends and bank holidays. You can also visit the TfGM website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    You can plan your journey by any mode of transport using the TfGM journey planning tool<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Walk”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Walk<\/h2>\n

    Walking is an excellent, low-cost way to get some exercise into a busy schedule. Whether you\u2019re walking the whole way, to a bus stop, Metrolink or train station, the steps add up.<\/p>\n

    Altrincham Hospital is easily accessible on foot and is in central Altrincham. Plan your route on the TfGM journey planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Cycle”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Cycle<\/h2>\n

    There are no cycle parking spaces within Altrincham Hospital. Nearby, on-street cycle stands can be used, and there are some close to The Downs\/Railway Street junction<\/a>. Please note that bikes are left at the user’s own risk.<\/p>\n

    Visit Cycle Streets for a personalised cycling map and directions to our site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    [\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Bus”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Bus<\/h2>\n

    Altrincham Hospital is very well served by buses, with bus stops on Railway Street, Ashley Road and Lloyd Street nearby. The hospital is also a short walk from Altrincham Interchange.<\/p>\n

    See the TfGM website for live departures for Ashley Road, southbound<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    See the TfGM website for live departures from Altrincham Interchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    See this TfGM summary of which buses serve Altrincham Hospital<\/a>, and the journey times to the site.[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”train”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Train<\/h2>\n

    The nearest railway station is Altrincham, which is on the mid-Cheshire line between Manchester and Chester.<\/p>\n

    Live departures and arrivals from Altrincham can be found on the National Rail website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”tram”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Tram<\/h2>\n

    The nearest tram stop is Altrincham Interchange, which is the terminus of both the \u2018green\u2019 and the \u2018purple\u2019 lines of the Metrolink. This is a five-minute walk from Altrincham Hospital.<\/p>\n

    Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester site for details of trams to and from Altrincham Interchange<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Car”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Car<\/h2>\n

    There is no on-site car parking at Altrincham Hospital. If you choose to travel by car, please allow extra time for traffic and finding nearby public parking. For specific information about car parking, please visit the Car Parking page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Electric Vehicle Charging<\/h3>\n

    There are no electric vehicle charging facilities at Altrincham Hospital. However, there are a number of options close to the hospital.<\/p>\n

    If you want to find nearby charging units, please look at the TfGM electric travel website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”Accessibility”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Accessibility and Specialist requirements<\/h2>\n

    View the AccessAble guide for Altrincham Hospital<\/a> for detailed accessibility information.<\/p>\n

    Specialist Requirements<\/h4>\n

    If you have any accessibility enquiries or special requirements such as help with visual impairment, hearing, language, or communication matters, please ask a member of staff for assistance or contact the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS)<\/a>. The PALS team can provide information about NHS services and other sources of help such as Citizen\u2019s Advice Bureau and support you through an anxious time. They also give a voice to patients\u2019 issues, help to identify gaps in services and report to the Trust Board.<\/p>\n

    Accessible Transport Guide<\/h3>\n

    Transport for Sick Children<\/h4>\n

    Transport for Sick Children is a registered charity working throughout Greater Manchester and helping children to reach their hospital appointments.<\/p>\n

    Please visit the Transport for Sick Children website<\/a>, email to@transportforsickchildren.org<\/a>, or call 0161 432 7800.<\/p>\n

    Ring and Ride<\/h4>\n

    Ring and Ride is a door-to-door accessible minibus service for people of all ages who find it difficult to use ordinary public transport. For more information, please visit the TfGM Ring and Ride website<\/a> or call 0161 200 6011.<\/p>\n

    Travel vouchers<\/h4>\n

    Travel vouchers are for people who are not able to use ordinary buses, trains or Metrolink and have serious walking difficulties or are registered blind. They can be used to pay for taxis and for travel on accessible bus services such as Ring and Ride and Community transport. For more information, please visit the TfGM Travel Vouchers website<\/a> or call 0161 244 1000.<\/p>\n

    Community Transport<\/h4>\n

    Local Link is a service which allows passengers within certain areas of Greater Manchester to book door-to-door journeys. Please visit the Local Link TfGM website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

    Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)<\/h4>\n

    If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS). For more information, please visit the HTCS website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=”7″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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