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Clinical Genetics

Chapel Allerton Hospital, Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4SA

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • Chapel Allerton Hospital is located on Chapeltown Road to the north of Leeds.
      The postcode for use with Sat-Nav is LS7 4SA.
      From the south, the hospital can be accessed via the A61. Continue along the A61, at the junction with Meanwood Road turn right and follow the signs for 'Chapeltown'. This will take you to Chapeltown Road and after approximately 1 mile, the entrance to Chapel Allerton Hospital is on the right.
      From the North, the hospital can be accessed via Harrogate Road. Continue along Harrogate Road, through Chapel Allerton. At the junction with Harehills Lane, bear right on to Chapeltown Road and the entrance to Chapel Allerton Hospital is on the left.
    • The car park for patients and visitors is located at the front of the hospital.
      The car park is 'Pay & Display' and payment can be made by cash or card. Current car parking charges are: Up to 2 hours £2.80 Up to 4 hours £5.50 Up to 6 hours £8.60 Up to 24 hours £ 12.70
      In addition to a dedicated Blue Badge car park, there are 3 Blue Badge parking bays by the main hospital entrance.
      Free car parking is available for Blue Badge holders in designated marked spaces. If designated spaces are full, Blue Badge holders may park in any of the patient/visitor car parks.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses travel frequently from Leeds City Centre to Chapel Allerton Hospital and there is a stop on Chapeltown Road close to the hospital entrance. Full details of the bus stops around the Chapel Allerton site along with route numbers can be found on the link below.
      The following buses serve Chapel Allerton Hospital: 2, 3, 3A, 36, 48 and 91.
    • There is not an onsite bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The closest station is Leeds City station which is approximately 2.5 miles from Chapel Allerton Hospital.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0113 206 6261 / 0113 206 7168.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
  • 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 and different languages on request.
  • 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.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located at the front right 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) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 290cm x 508cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • 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 nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Parking terms, stating that parking is free for Blue Badge holders, are available at the entrance to the main Blue Badge car park, and throughout the car park.
    • There are 3 bays in front of the Main Entrance (shown in photographs 3 - 4).
    • There is a dropped kerb in front of the Main Entrance.

Hospital Parking (Standard Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the front left of the hospital.
    • 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 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 parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located at the entrance to the main area of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • Comments View
    • The main visitor parking area is shown in photographs 1 - 3.
    • The parking machines are located at the entrance to the main parking area.
    • The overflow parking area is shown in photographs 7 - 9.
    • There are 3 short stay (20 minute) bays at the front of the overflow standard visitor parking (shown in photographs 10 - 12).
    • There are steps from the car park to the hospital entrance.
    • Blue Badge Holders do not have to pay if they park in regular bays if the Blue Badge car park is full.

Getting To (Clinical Genetics)

  • Clinical Genetics is/are located on the third floor of Block 3.
  • Access to Clinical Genetics is via the Main Entrance.
  • After entering the building turn left and proceed along the main corridor. Continue along the corridor to the end and take the Block 2 lifts to the third floor. On exiting the lift turn left and proceed to the end of the corridor. Clinical Genetics is located on the right.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Clinical Genetics.
  • Clinical Genetics is approximately 13m from the Block 2 lifts.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Block 2 lifts and the department/service.
  • There are not resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • 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 not/do not 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 bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • Comments View
    • The hand sanitiser is located on the wall to the right as you enter.

Other Floors (Block 2)

  • Stairs View
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
    • 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.

Lift (Block 2)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left hand side of the building as you enter via the Main Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the Main Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
  • The clear door width is 122cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 226cm.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is 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 good.

Department / Service (Clinical Genetics)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • Clinical Genetics is located on the third floor of the hospital.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • 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 178cm .
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 153cm (5ft).
  • Comments View
    • There is a lowered intercom at a height of 93cm.
    • This area contains staff offices only, and there is no public access beyond the doors.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the hospital.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the hospital.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the shared standard toilet, on the ground floor, along the corridor to the left as you enter the hospital.

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