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MRI Department

St. Luke's Hospital, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD5 0NA

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Getting To The Hospital

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 (Block C,D & X-Ray Entrance)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located at the Block C,D & X-Ray Entrance.
    • 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) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 470cm.
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Block C,D & X-Ray Entrance.

Getting To (MRI Department)

  • The MRI Department is/are located on the ground floor of Block C.
  • Access to the MRI Department is via the Block C, D and X-Ray entrance.
  • Enter the Block C, D and X-Ray entrance and continue ahead to reception. Once you have checked in at reception turn around and the entrance to the MRI Department is located on your right just inside the Block C,D and X-Ray entrance.
  • There is step free access to the MRI Department.
  • The MRI Department is approximately 1m from the Block C, D and X Ray entrance.
  • 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 (Block C,D & X-Ray Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the C & D Block Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the Block C,D & X-Ray Entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Opening Times

  • Access is by appointment only.

Department / Service (MRI)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The MRI department is located to the left on entering the X-Ray Department.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm .
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a waiting room/area and a treatment room.
    • There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the X-Ray Department.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located within the X-Ray Department.

Imaging Room

  • This section describes the MRI Room(s), located immediately beyond the waiting area.
  • There is / are 1 MRI Room(s) available.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step free access into the changing room.
    • The changing room is approximately 4m from the main waiting area.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 151cm x 160cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the changing room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is not an emergency alarm in the changing room.
    • There is a chair/stool in the changing room.
    • The height of the chair from the floor is 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not wall mounted rail(s) in the changing room.
    • There is not a/are not dropdown rail(s) in the changing room.
    • There is not a/are not mirror(s) in the changing room.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the changing room, 162cm from the floor.
    • There is not a locker within the changing room.
    • There is not a changing bench.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The changing room is approximately 5m from the main waiting area.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Standard Changing Room)

  • The changing cubicle/room is located beyond the department entrance on the right.
  • The changing cubicle/room is 4m from the waiting room/area.
  • There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
  • There are chairs without armrests.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 165cm from the floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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