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Ward C1

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

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Getting To (Ward C1)

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.

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.

Ward (Ward C1)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a rehabilitation ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There are 3 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 120cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations, ambulant toilets and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on the main hospital corridor.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • Visiting times are 14:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.
    • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.

Entrance (Ward C1 and Ward C2)

  • This entrance is located on the lower ground floor along the corridor of the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a higher intercom button at a height of 155cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 131cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward C1)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in each bay and on the ward corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the bays and corridor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bay 2 - Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located in Bay 2.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 bathroom are 221cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 85cm 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 126cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 85cm 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 mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
    • 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.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Corridor - Shower Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located on the main C1 ward corridor to the right.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 lever 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 bathroom are 236cm (width) x 362cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 154cm (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 right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 126cm 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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
    • 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.
    • There is a slight slope to enter the wheel in shower facility.
      The slope has a width of 101cm.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.