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Getting To The Hospital

By Road View
- 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.
By Bus View
- 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.
By Train View
- The nearest train station is Bradford Interchange.
Useful Links View
- 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).

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.

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
- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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.

The Nutrition Learning Centre is/are located on the ground floor of Block C, within the Ultrasound Department.
Access to the Nutrition Learning Centre is via the Block C,D & X Ray Entrance.
Enter the Block C,D & X Ray Entrance, turn left and follow the corridor down the steep slope. At the end of the corridor turn right and continue to the end. Enter the Ultrasound entrance and carry on past reception. The entrance to the Nutrition Learning Centre is located at the end of the corridor on the right.
There is ramped/sloped access to the Nutrition Learning Centre.
The Nutrition Learning Centre is approximately 45m from the Block C,D & X Ray Entrance.
There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the Block C,D & X Ray 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.

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.

There is level access once inside.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wayfinding signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
The lighting levels are medium.

There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
The name / number of the room surveyed was; Nutrition Learning Centre Consult 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) towards you (pull).
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 85cm (2ft 9in).
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is not a bed / couch.
A hoist can be brought in from another department.
There is a chair.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
There are no chairs with armrests available.
Some 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.