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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Older Peoples Community Mental Health and Memory Services, Personality Disorder Services, EMERGE Leeds, Pathway Development Service, Offender Personality Disorder Services, Meeting Rooms.

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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.
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  • For more information on train times, please use the link below.
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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 (Poplar House Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the 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/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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the rear entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 136cm.
• Comments View
  • The intercom/buzzer was not working at the time of survey.

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Other Floors

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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 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.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond the main entrance of Poplar House and to the left.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Poplar House main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The height of the highest external control button is 113 cm.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm 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 low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The lift lobby door width is 88cm.
  • The lift lobby is accessed via a push button access code.
  • The push button is 148cm from floor height.
  • There is a buzzer/intercom to request assistance.
  • The height of the buzzer/intercom is 115cm.

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Entrance (Shared Entrance with Older Peoples Community Mental Health and Memory Services, Younger People with Dementia Team and Personality Disorder Services)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Poplar House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• Step Details View
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Entrance (Older Peoples Community Health and Memory Services)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the shared entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

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Entrance (Personality Disorder Services)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Poplar house.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

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Getting Around (Poplar Building First Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the first floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Room / Area (Kitchen)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Kitchen.
• The room / area is approximately 11m from the first floor entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
• 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.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of Poplar House.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 198cm (6ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 139cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Older Peoples Community Mental Health and Memory)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located within the Older Peoples Community Mental Health and Memory Disorders department.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Older Peoples Community Mental Health and Memory Services entrance.
  • There is no 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 86cm.
  • 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 basins, at either end of the basin unit.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Personality Disorders)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located at the rear of the office, to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Personality Disorders department entrance.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • 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 basins, at either end of the basin unit.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• St Mary's Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• St Mary's Hospital - Poplar Building Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.