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St Mary's Hospital - Willow House - Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7

Green Hill Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3QE

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Getting To The Hospital (St Mary's Hospital)

  • 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

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.

Hospital Parking (Upper Car Park Lindon House)

  • 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.

Outside Access (Holly and Willow House)

  • 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).

Entrance (Shared with Willow House Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 - Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6, and 7)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the shared entrance for Holly and Willow House.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the 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.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Entrance (Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of Willow House main 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 bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 132cm (4ft 4in).
    • The main 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.
  • Comments View
    • A keypad code is required to gain access.

Getting Around (Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7)

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are 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 provided in some 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 provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
    • 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.

Conference / Meeting Facilities (Willow House Meeting Room 5)

  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located to the left on the Willow House meeting rooms 5, 6 and 7 corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.

Conference / Meeting Facilities (Willow House Meeting Room 6)

  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located to the left on the Willow House meeting rooms 5, 6 and 7 corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.

Conference / Meeting Facilities (Willow House Meeting Room 7)

  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located to the left on the Willow House meeting rooms 5, 6 and 7 corridor.
  • There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.

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 1m from the Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • Some 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.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the ground floor, ahead from Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7 entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7 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 fair.
    • 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 directly above the basin, over the mixer tap.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located to the immediate left of the Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7 entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Willow House Meeting Rooms 5, 6 and 7 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 fair.
    • Toilet seats do not have a good colour 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 directly above the basin, over the mixer tap.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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