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Therapy Departments

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

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Getting To (Therapy Departments)

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.

Drop-off Point (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main hospital entrance.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 129cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Right Side)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the right as you enter the hospital.
  • The distance from Main Hospital Entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • The lower ground, ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 178cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Department / Service (Therapy Departments)

  • Location and Access View
    • Therapy Departments is located on the lower ground floor of the right side of the hospital.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The 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 and unshaded light sources.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and treatment tables/beds.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Therapy Departments)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the Therapy Departments corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Therapy Departments)

  • The reception is located on the left when entering the Therapy Departments.
  • The distance from the Therapy Departments entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 82cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Occupational Therapy Heavy Workshop)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Occupational Therapy Heavy Workshop.
  • The room is located on the left of the Therapy Departments corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 high 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 74cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Occupational Therapy Light Workshop)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Occupational Therapy Light Workshop.
  • The room is located on the Therapy Departments corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 high 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 77cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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 182cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Physiotherapy Treatment Area)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Physiotherapy Treatment Area.
  • The room is located on the far, left end of the Therapy Departments.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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 194cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Gym (Gymnasium)

  • The gym is located at the rear of Therapy Departments.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • One door is permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are 8 adjustable treatment tables in the gym with lengths of 184cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of Therapy Departments on the right.
    • The distance from the Therapy Departments entrance is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 197cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 124cm 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 124cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the hydrotherapy area.
    • The distance from the Therapy Departments entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 248cm (width) x 209cm (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 83cm (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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm 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 127cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.