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Mortuary Visiting Suite

St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

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Getting To (Mortuary Visiting Suite)

Parking (Multi Storey Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the south-west corner of the hospital site.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
    • There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 19m from the car park lift.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Multi-Storey Car Park Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the north-western end of the hospital site.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to floor G of the hospital from the multi-storey car park.

Department / Service (Mortuary Visiting Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Mortuary Visiting Suite is located on the ground floor of the Chancellor's Wing.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 149cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the standard toilet and adjoining waiting area.
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room (Relatives Room)

  • The room is located to the left after entering the Mortuary Visiting Suite.
  • The distance from the Mortuary Viewing Suite entrance is 9m.
  • 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 written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (To Mortuary Viewing Room)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Mortuary Visiting Suite.
  • The distance from the Mortuary Viewing Suite entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground to fourth floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 119cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The second, third and fourth floors only access staff areas.

Stairs (To Mortuary Viewing Room)

  • The stairs are located on the right as you enter the Mortuary Visiting Suite.
  • The ground to fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The second, third and fourth floors only access staff areas.

Room (Mortuary Viewing Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor of the Mortuary Viewing Suite.
  • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors 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 by sliding.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • 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.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Stepped Access)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located ahead and to the right after going through the viewing room.
  • The distance from the lift is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has stepped access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 2 steps between the Mortuary Viewing Room and the toilet.