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St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View - Skylark Ward

Green Hill Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3QE

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • St Mary's Hospital / Red Kite view is located in the Armley area of Leeds.
      For sat nav purposes use postcode LS12 3QE.
      From east/west direction of the M62 exit at junction 27.
      Take the M621, then exit onto the Ring Road A6110 west.
      Proceed along the ring road A6110 for approximately 2 miles.
      At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Butt Lane/Henconner Lane.
      At the traffic lights turn right onto Green Hill Road.
      St Marys Hospital entrance is on the right.
      From the North, take M1, A64, A643, then follow the directions from the ring road A6110.
    • There are 3 car parks in the hospital grounds with Blue Badge parking bays.
      There are 3 electric vehicle parking bays in the Red Kite View car park.
  • By Bus View
    • There are buses from Bramley train station to the hospital.
      The buses from the centre of Leeds are the 508, LW1, 16 and 16A.
      The bus stop is located on Green Hill Road.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train to the hospital is Bramley.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View)

  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • 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.

Venue Parking (St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View)

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located to the side 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 and block paving.
    • There is a/are 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 car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 356cm x 640cm (11ft 8in x 20ft 12in).
    • 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.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards adjacent to the Blue Badge Spaces.
    • The bollards are 118cm high and the width between them is 117cm.
    • The bollards do not have good contrast with the paving.
    • There are 3 electric car charging spaces in the car park for public use.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Getting To (Skylark Ward)

  • Skylark Ward is/are located in the Red Kite View main building.
  • Access to Skylark Ward is via the Red Kite View main building entrance.
  • Enter Red Kite View via the main entrance.
    Turn right to the reception desk. All visitors must report to the reception desk upon arrival.
    From the reception area, enter the secure entrance door. All visitors will be escorted form this point.
    Beyond the entrance turn left and procced along the corridor.
    Skylark Ward is located at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step free access to Skylark Ward.
  • Skylark Ward is approximately 25m from the Red Kite View secure entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, single door(s) which is/are easy to open between the Red Kite View main building entrance and the department/service.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

Outside Access (St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm (4ft).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • 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 single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Reception (St Mary's Hospital - Red Kite View Main Entrance)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located beyond the main entrance and to the right.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 not a bell to attract attention.
    • 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 14/06/2023.
    • The hearing assistance system was 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.
  • 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 carpet and 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 a television.
    • Subtitles are not available.
    • 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.

Entrance (Secure Entrance To Wards)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the reception area.
    • The entrance area/door is not 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Comments View
    • The door is a security door to access the wards and services beyond.
    • The door is opened by a member of staff.
    • All visitors are escorted beyond the entrance to the services.

Ward (Skylark Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an children's inpatient ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 18 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 18 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.

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