Wigan County Court and Family Court
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Address
Darlington Street
Wigan
WN1 1DW
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm strictly by appointment only. Call 01942 405 405 for an appointment
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Enquiries
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wigancivil@justice.gov.uk
(Civil, Listing, Filing and Records)
- Enquiries
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wiganfamily@justice.gov.uk
(Family, Private Law and Divorce)
- Enquiries
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bailiffs@wigan.countycourt.gsi.gov.uk
(Bailiff Enquiries)
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- wigan.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 01942 405 405
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 01942 405 405.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building. However, there are two parking spaces available for blue badge holders directly outside the building; please contact the court in advance for allocation. There are various public pay and display car parks in the vicinity of the court.
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Disabled access
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This court has disabled access and toilet facilities. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court in advance.
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Hidden disabilities
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This site supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. Lanyards relating to the scheme are available upon request at the court.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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Hearing Loop
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This court has hearing enhancement faciities.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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Lifts are available in this building to access the first and second floors.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the first and second floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
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Refreshments
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There are two vending machines located on the first floor offering a range of hot and cold drinks, crisps and confectionary. There is also a water dispenser providing fresh drinking water which is available on the first floor.
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Interview room
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Six interview rooms are available at this court.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area outside each court hearing room.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). For queries please contact 0161 968 9720 and ask for Ann Davey ann.davey@justice.gov.uk or Claire Ryan claire.ryan@justice.gov.uk.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Text 'GO' to 07537 417 417 to get connected.
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