The Fountains
Blackburn
Independent Psychiatric Rehabilitation Hospital
Number of beds: 32
Patient Profile:
- Male patient
- 18-65 years old
- May be Sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Primary diagnosis of mental illness
- No longer requires high security, just intensive support
- May have dual diagnosis or complex case needs
- Aiming for a return to the community or appropriate long-term placement
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Travel Directions
By Road:
From the M6
Leave the M6 at Junction 30 onto the M61 towards Manchester.
At the next Junction (J9- M61 or J2- M65) take the first exit towards Blackburn.
At Junction 4 leave the M65 and follow the directions to The Fountains as from Junction 4 below. |
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From the M65 (Junction 4)
Leave the M65 at Junction 4 and take the A566 (Bolton Rd) through Lower Darwen towards Ewood and Blackburn.
You will pass the Blackburn Rovers AFC football stadium on your right hand side.
After the triangular shaped traffic flow system, bear left onto the B6447.
Follow for approx. 1 mile to the traffic lights at the Junction with the A674.
Turn right onto Redlam Brow and proceed for approx 800m.
At the mini roundabout turn left onto Garden Street and then 2nd left onto Pleasington Street.
Follow the road which then leads into Pleasington Close.
The Fountains is situated at the far end of the close. |
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From the M65 (Junction 6)
Take the A678 towards Blackburn centre.
Turn right onto the A677.
At the roundabout take the left exit A674 (King Street) and follow for about 1 mile.
At the mini roundabout turn left onto Garden Street and then 2nd left onto Pleasington Street.
Follow the road which then leads into Pleasington Close.
The Fountains is situated at the far end of the close. |
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By Rail:
Take Train to Preston. Alight at Preston Train Station and take train to Blackburn. The Fountains is approx. 3 miles from Blackburn train Station. |
