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Mortuary Visiting Suite

Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX

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Getting To (Mortuary Visiting Suite)

  • This route starts at the Martin Wing Parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
  • Access to this service is via the Martin Wing entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This service is located of floor B of the Brotherton Wing.
  • The service is approximately 224m from the Martin Wing entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Martin Wing entrance and turn left through the double doors.
  • Follow the corridor then turn right opposite the stairs.
  • Continue along this corridor, going down a short slight ramp as you go.
  • Bear slight left then slight right.
  • At the end follow the long wide corridor through 2 sets of open double doors then turn right.
  • Go past the Chapel then turn right again.
  • The Mortuary Viewing Suite is located along the corridor on the left.
  • This route to the service has slight ramp.
  • There are manual doors along this route.
  • This route to the service also has narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the service.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: standard toilets.
  • View information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).

Hospital Parking (Martin Wing 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 along the road that comes off Calverley Street.
    • 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) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 227cm x 485cm (7ft 5in x 15ft 11in).
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Martin Wing main entrance.

Outside Access (Martin Wing Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the road off Calverley Street.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free 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 166cm.
    • 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 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
    • 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) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 139cm.

Mortuary Visiting Suite Department

  • Location and Access View
    • The Mortuary Visiting Suite is located on floor B of the Brotherton Wing.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a button to unlock the door on exiting.
    • The button is 126cm from the floor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Waiting Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The Waiting Room is located immediately ahead as you enter the Mortuary Viewing Suite.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Viewing Room

  • The room is located on the right after entering the Mortuary Viewing Suite.
  • The distance from the Mortuary Viewing Suite entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.