Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- St Luke's Hospital is located on Little Horton Lane in Bradford.
Access is via Little Horton Lane, Gate 3.
The post code for the sat-nav is BD5 0NA. - There is an open air car park for all visitors which is accessed off Little Horton Lane.
There are charges for the car park.
The car park machines only accept cash payments.
There is a change machine inside the entrance of the Horton Wing at the hospital.
- St Luke's Hospital is located on Little Horton Lane in Bradford.
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By Bus
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- There are several bus stops on Little Horton Lane. The services are 571, 641 and 640.
There are also several bus stops on Park Lane servicing the hospital the services are 643 and 644.
- There are several bus stops on Little Horton Lane. The services are 571, 641 and 640.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Bradford Interchange.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the link below for the Metro Journey planner for both bus and train services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- NHS Choices web site.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on level 1 of the Horton Wing Building.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01274 365 853.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Volunteers can be found by the Horton Wing main reception and throughout the corridors of the Horton Wing.
- No hospital staff receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames and crutches.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Horton Wing main reception.
- Interpreters need to be booked in advance where possible.
Hospital Parking (Zone 1 Accessible Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front left of the main Horton Wing Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 350cm x 495cm.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the path leading to the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
Getting To (F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit)
- The F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit is/are located on level 2 within Area 5 of the Horton Wing.
- Access to the F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit is via the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
- Enter via the Horton Wing Main Entrance and continue past the main reception. Take the lift on the left to level 2. Exit the lift and turn right. Go through the double doors into Area 5 and the entrance to F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit is located ahead.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit.
- The F7 and F8 Renal Dialysis Unit is approximately 35m from the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
- There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Horton Wing Main Entrance and the department/service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Horton Wing Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main Horton Wing Building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 121cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Other Floors (Main Entrance Stairwell)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0,1,2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift (Main Entrance Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the Main Hospital corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Horton Wing Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0,1,2.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 130cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 163cm x 273cm.
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The internal controls are within 115cm - 145cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Entrance (Area 5)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 within Area 5 of the Horton Wing.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is an intercom but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is no hand sanitiser at this entrance.
- There is a door release button at a convenient height for wheelchair users to exit.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
Opening Times (F7 Renal Dialysis Unit)
- Monday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Friday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Saturday 07:00 - 22:45.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Reception for F7 and F8)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter the F8 Renal Dialysis Unit.
- The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the F8 ward entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/04/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Ward (F7 Renal Dialysis Unit)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an Renal Dialysis Day Case ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 2 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 23 treatment chairs bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main corridor on level 1.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the main corridor on level 1.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment)
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is not adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Related Access Guides
- To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- St. Luke's Hospital - Horton Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- F8 - Renal Dialysis Unit link (new tab) - click here.