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Getting To The Hospital (St Mary's Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • St Marys Hospital is located on Green Hill Road to the east of Leeds and can be accessed via the M621, A64 and A64M and the A6110 Leeds Ring Road.
  • The hospital has 3 onsite car parks, the main car park which has one Blue Badge bay, the lower car park which has no Blue Badge bays and the Higher car park which has 1 Blue Badge bay.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is 240m away on Green Hill Road.
    It is served by buses 16 and 16A with direct routes to Seacroft, Pudsey and Leeds.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Burley Park, located 2.5 miles away to the north east.
    The station has direct links to Leeds, York, Harrogate and the surrounding areas.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus times please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on train times, please use the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance (St Mary's Hospital)

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located Becklin Centre, Alma Street, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 7BE.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0113 855 6774.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille, Braille on request, large print, large print on request, Makaton, Makaton on request, different languages, different languages on request, voice recognition CD, voice recognition CD on request, audio and audio on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located to the side of the overflow car park.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• To view the Safe Place Accessibility Guide please click here.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located in Holly House Clinics.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Main Car Park - Poplar, Holly and Willow House)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the 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 Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 246cm x 422cm (8ft 1in x 13ft 10in).
  • There is 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.
• 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Poplar House main entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Lower Car Park - Overflow for Poplar, Holly and Willow House)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located across the road from the main entrance of Poplar House.
  • 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 loose chippings.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.

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Hospital Parking (Upper Car Park Lindon House)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the left of Lindon House.
  • 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 Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 239cm x 466cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 3in).
  • 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.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Lindon House entrance.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bay is located to the front of Lindon House.
  • There is a hatched zone to the right of the Blue Badge bay.

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Outside Access (Holly and Willow House)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of Holly House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • 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 to the left of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 151cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

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Opening Times (Holly House Clinics)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Department / Service (Therapy Clinics)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Therapy Clinics is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the door to Holly and Willow House.
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • 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 some 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 good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, consultation rooms, treatment rooms, ambulant toilet facilities for everyone and standard toilet facilities.
  • There are 15 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within Poplar House, on the ground floor, to the left of the bookable work space.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located directly to the right of the Holly House clinics entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Holly House Clinics 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 not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • 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.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • 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 not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is 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.

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Other Floors (Holly House)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth 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 the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Therapy Rooms 7 to 15.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 1 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 easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Therapy Room 2)

• There is / are 15 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
• 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.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Changing Places (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • The facility is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the clinics entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 316cm x 400cm.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 146cm (4ft 9in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the left.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 111cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the facility is keypad entry. Reception will enable access.
  • The toilet transfer space was obstructed by a bed at the time of survey.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left off the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the Therapy Clinics entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Toilet seats do not have a good visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin and to the right.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the first floor, on the department corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the stairs.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The visual contrast of the dropdown rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin and to the right.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

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