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NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre

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

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Getting To (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre)

Parking (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • This car park is for Leeds BRC patients only.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the main hospital entrance and to the right of the hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 556cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.

Department / Service (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre)

  • Location and Access View
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, treatment tables/beds and desks.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a standard toilet.

Entrance (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 94cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
  • The higher button for the intercom is at a height of 154cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located halfway along the corridor to the left as you enter through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located halfway along the corridor to the left as you enter through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located through the door that is in the rear left corner of the waiting area.

Reception (NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre)

  • The reception is located in front and to the left as you enter from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Biopsy Room)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Biopsy Room.
  • The room is located at the front of the corridor, to the left as you enter through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 178cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The key card reader and exit button are at a height of 120cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (Muscle Lab)

  • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Muscle Lab.
  • The room is located along the corridor that is to the left as you enter the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound 1)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound 1.
  • The room is located at the end of the corridor that is to the left as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 184cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located halfway along the corridor, to the left as you enter through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance.
    • The distance from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 223cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Patient Facility)

  • The changing room surveyed is located through the door that is in the rear left corner of the waiting area.
  • The distance from the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
  • Additional features include: an emergency alarm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.