Access & Parking
The Old Church Surgery is situated within the Silverthorn Medical Centre. The Centre has a car park at the front of the building including disabled parking for blue badge holders. There is normally adequate on-street parking in addition to this. Please respect our neighbours and park appropriately without blocking driveways as we have unfortunately received a number of complaints from local residents of late.
Please take care that you do not park over the drop kerb in Friars Close as Traffic Wardens patrol this area
The Centre can be accessed via steps to the main entrance or there is a ramp to the side of the building. A lift is available within the building for patients to access first floor consulting rooms.
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.
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British Deaf Association–
The Deaf Health Charity – SignHealth–
Action Hearing Loss–
Royal Association for Deaf People–
National Deaf Children’s SocietyBlind / 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:
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Royal National Institute of Blind People (RIND)–
British Wireless for the Blind Fund–
British Blind SportGuide 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:
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Guide DogsOther Disability Websites
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BID Services–
Disability Go–
Disabled People, your Rights, Benefits, Carers and the Equality Act–
Disability Rights UK–
Living with a Disability NHS Choices–
Disability Action–
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