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Getting To The Hospital

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• 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
  • For bus services and timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For train services and timetables.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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

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• 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.

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Getting To (Starling Ward)

• Starling Ward - Education is/are located on the first floor.
• Access to Starling Ward - Education is via the Red Kite View main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance to the Red Kite building.
  Check-in at the reception desk. Further access to the building is escorted.
  Enter the security entrance in the reception area.
  Follow the signage for the Starling Ward.
  Continue to the right along the main corridor until you reach the lift lobby.
  Take the lift to the first floor.
  Exit the lift, turn left and enter the first floor corridor.
  The entrance to the Starling Ward is ahead and on the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Starling Ward - Education.
• Starling Ward - Education is approximately 5m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, single door(s) which may be difficult to open between the lift and the department/service.
• There are not resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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Entrance (Secure Entrance To Wards)

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• 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.

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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.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The stairs give access to the Starling Education Ward on the first floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the main corridor, to the right.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the secure 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 and on the first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 140cm (3ft 8in 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Ward (Starling Ward - Education)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an education ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • The Starling Ward is an education unit with teaching rooms only.
• 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
  • There are not washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Science Classroom)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Maths Classroom)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 74cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (English Classroom)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 74cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Starling Ward - Left 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 Starling Ward corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the Starling Ward - Education entrance.
  • 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 Braille and 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 228cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 124cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor 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.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and pedal bin 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 backrest.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 118cm.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the Starling Ward corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the Starling Ward - Education 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 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located to the left of the basin.
  • 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 - Red Kite View - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• St Mary's Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.