Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital (The Mount)
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By Road
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- The Mount is located in the north west of Leeds on Hyde Terrace.
It can be accessed via the A58M. - There is a visitors car park in front of the hospital.
The visitors car park has 2 Blue Badge bays and limited standard car parking bays.
- The Mount is located in the north west of Leeds on Hyde Terrace.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is 250m away on Clarendon Way.
It is served by bus 5 electric. - There is not an onsite bus stop.
- The nearest bus stop is 250m away on Clarendon Way.
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By Train
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- Leeds City station is 1.5 miles away, to the south east.
Leeds City station has direct links to the east coast main line and local services to the surrounding areas.
- Leeds City station is 1.5 miles away, to the south east.
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Useful Links
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- 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.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (The Mount)
- 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.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- 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.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, mobile hoists, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact any ward or the main reception desk.
Hospital Parking (The Mount)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located at the front of the hospital, on Hyde Terrace.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 482cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 10in).
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Mount main building entrance.
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Comments
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- There is an intercom at the barrier to exit at a height of 95cm.
Outside Access (The Mount Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 348cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- 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 158cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the Mount main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Mount 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 not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable 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 03/07/2023.
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is 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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Comments
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- There is a lowered section of the reception desk at a height of 81cm.
- There is space to write/sign documents on the lowered section.
Ward (Ward 2)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an dementia ward.
- This is a male ward.
- There is/are 17 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 17 bed(s) on this ward in total.
- There are no bays on this ward. All rooms are side rooms.
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Ward Access
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- 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.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 139cm (4ft 7in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (The Mount - Main Building)
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Mount main building.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Mount main building.
Related Access Guides (The Mount - Ward 2)
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- The Mount - Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
