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Transitional Care (J4)

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

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Getting To (Transitional Care)

  • This route starts at the Gledhow Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop-off.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has bollards and a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
  • Access to this ward is via the Gledhow Wing entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • This ward is located on level 5 of the Gledhow Wing, inside Ward J4 - Antenatal.
  • The ward is approximately 58m from Gledhow Wing - lifts 39-42.
  • Enter the hospital through the Gledhow Wing entrance and continue ahead to the lift lobby.
  • Take the lift to Level 5.
  • On exiting the lift, turn right through the double doors and then turn right into Ward J4 - Antenatal.
  • Transitional Care is located at the far end of the ward corridor.
  • This route to the ward has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along this route.
  • The flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: a changing places facility, accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Gledhow Wing Blue Badge Parking and Drop-off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the Gledhow Wing entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 465cm (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 Gledhow Wing entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving 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.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right as you face the Gledhow Wing entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Gledhow Wing Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Gledhow Wing at the northern 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 164cm.
  • 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 automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the Gledhow Wing.

Lift (Gledhow Wing - Lifts 39 to 42)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the Gledhow Wing.
  • The distance from the Gledhow Wing entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Levels 0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 2000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • 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 146cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • 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 (Ward J4/Delivery Suite/Maternity Assessment Centre)

  • This entrance is located off the level 5 lift lobby.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Entrance (Ward J4 - Antenatal)

  • This entrance is located on level 5.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Ward (Transitional Care)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a transitional Care ward.
    • This is a female only ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms, bays and consultation rooms.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 154cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Transitional Care)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter Transitional Care.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter Transitional Care.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located to the right as you enter Transitional Care.
    • Standard washroom facilities are located in the side room.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
  • The room is located at the end of the ward corridor.
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • 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.

Lounge (Family Day Room)

  • The lounge is located at the end of the ward corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Bath and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter Transitional Care.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is written text 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 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 322cm (width) x 311cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The wash basin has lever mixer taps.
    • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 137cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • The bathroom has a height adjustable bath and a shower with a step.
    • The bath has push controls.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There are multiple push button controls for the bath.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter Transitional Care.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 224cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever mixer taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 84cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 126cm 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 cubicle has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 164cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.