Do you have a disability, impairment or sensory loss?  If so the Carnon Downs Surgery Team are here to help...

The surgery works to ensure that patients and service users, and their carers and parents, can access and understand the information they are given. We want to get better at communicating with our patients. We want to make sure you can read and understand the information we send you. If you find it hard to read our letters or if you need someone to support you at appointments, please let us know.

We want to know if you need information in braille, large print or easy read, if you need a British Sign Language interpreter or advocate.  We also want to know if we can support you to lipread or use a hearing aid or communication tool.

We have a:

  • Patient Information available in alternative formats
  • Interpretation Services including British Sign Language
  • Accessible Consultation Rooms & Examination Couches
  • Wheelchairs
  • High Backed & Raised Waiting Room Chairs 
  • Surgery Website which is able to be translated

Should you require any assistance please contact reception directly

Important

Disabled access and facilities

There is access through the main door via the slope and the electronic door, we also have a wheelchair available for use in the surgery. 

We also have toilet facilities for disabled patients within the practice.

Hearing Difficulties

If you are experiencing hearing difficulties when being called in to see the doctor or nurse, please do let us know in order for us to set up an alert on your medical records and personally collect you from the waiting room. We also have an induction loop at the smaller front desk.