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Therapeutic Apheresis Unit

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

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Getting To (Therapeutic Apheresis Unit)

  • The Therapeutic Apheresis Unit is/are located on Level 3 of the Bexley Wing, at the rear of the Haematology Outpatients Suite.
  • Access to the Therapeutic Apheresis Unit is via the Bexley Wing Entrance.
  • Enter the Bexley Wing Entrance and proceed straight ahead to Lift A on the left side of the main lobby.
    Take the lift to Level 3.
    Exit the lift and head down the corridor on the left, following it around the corner to the right.
    Continue along this corridor to the very end.
    At the end of the corridor, the entrance to the Haematology Outpatients Suite will be on the right.
    Go through the Haematology Outpatients Suite entrance and proceed along the corridor that is ahead and to the left as you enter the department.
    Continue along this corridor, going past the reception and the entrance to Ward J87 - Haematology Outpatients Day Case will be on the right.
    Enter Ward J87 - Haematology Outpatients Day Case and follow the corridor on the left.
    Continue to the very end of this corridor and the entrance to the Therapeutic Apheresis Unit will be on the right.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Therapeutic Apheresis Unit.
  • The Therapeutic Apheresis Unit is approximately 75m from the lift.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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.

Hospital Parking (Bexley 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 in front of the wing building.
    • 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 block paving.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 317cm x 559cm (10ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
    • 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 a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance to the wing.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the 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 clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the wing main entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Parking is free for patients actively undergoing radiotherapy who are able to show their appointment letter.
    • This letter can be produced by any radiotherapy staff.

Entrance (Bexley Wing Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Bexley Wing, opposite the multi-storey car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 159cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
  • This entrance gives access to floor G of the Bexley Wing.
  • There is a revolving door to the left of the one surveyed. At the time of the survey the revolving door was not in use.

Lift (Bexley Wing Entrance - A Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the Bexley Wing reception.
  • The distance from the Bexley Wing entrance is 29m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors 0 to 8 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 control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 239cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour 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 an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Haematology Outpatients Suite Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Level 3 of the Bexley Wing.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

Entrance (Ward J87 - Haematology Outpatients Day Case Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Haematology Outpatients Suite, to the left of the reception.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 163cm.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 5m from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs with armrests are available.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Ward (Therapeutic Apheresis Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an Therapeutic Apheresis ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 1 bay(s) available.
    • There is/are 0 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 5 bed(s) on this ward in total.
  • Ward Access View
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the ward.
    • There is clear signage on the ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Reception/Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the ward reception desk is 73cm.
    • There is not a lowered section.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
  • Relatives' Room View
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
    • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
    • The ward does not play background music.
    • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
    • There are not washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
    • There are not toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located within Ward J87 - Haematology Outpatients Day Case.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within Ward J87 - Haematology Outpatients Day Case.

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