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Ward J84

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

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Getting To (Ward J84)

  • Ward J84 is/are located on Level 2 of the Bexley Wing.
  • Access to Ward J84 is via the Bexley Wing Entrance.
  • Enter through the Bexley Wing Entrance and proceed straight ahead, through the main entrance lobby and towards the end of the main corridor.
    Lift C is located on the right side of the corridor.
    Take the lift to Level 2 of the Bexley Wing.
    Exit the lift, turn left and follow the corridor to the end.
    The entrance to Ward J84 is located on the right.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to Ward J84.
  • Ward J84 is approximately 15m 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 (Lift C)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead as you enter the wing and towards the rear of the corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 241cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 11in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Ward (Ward J84)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a/an thoracic surgery ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
    • There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
    • There is/are 32 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 111cm (3ft 8in).

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