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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Wharfedale Hospital is located on Newall Carr Road.
    The hospital can be accessed via the A660 to the south, taking the exit on to Bradford Road and then continuing through Otley, using the A659 and Billams Hill.
    It can also be accessed from the A59 to the north, taking the exit on to Church Hill and following it along Rues Lane, Askwith Moor Road and Weston Moor Road.
    For sat nav location enter LS21 2LY.
  • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the main car park, which is located at the rear of the hospital grounds.
    There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within main car park.
    Blue Badge bays are free for an unlimited time.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bust stop located on Newall Carr Road. The service provided at this bus stop is the Otley Dash.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There is an onsite bus stop available on the right side of the hospital, beside the drop-off point.
  • The onsite bus stop is sheltered and has raised benched seating available.
  • Access is level from the bus stop to either the North or South hospital entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Menston.
    The station is located along Station Road and is approximately 3.4 miles from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on bus providers please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on train providers at Menston train station please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Menston train station please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the main reception or a member of staff.
• The list of available spoken languages is comprehensive (over 200), but can be accessed on the provider’s website, Language Lists.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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• Useful Links View
  • Wharfedale Hospital Website link (new tab) - click here.
  • Language Lists Website link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Main Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the hospital.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 465cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 3in).
  • There is 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 on right side of the hospital, by the South Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at front of the car park, by North Entrance.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the North Entrance.
• Comments View
  • The payment machine controls are between 82cm to 127cm high.

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Getting To (Blood Tests)

• Blood Tests is/are located on the ground floor of the Wharfedale Hospital.
• Access to Blood Tests is via the Wharfedale Hospital North Entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the Wharfedale Hospital North Entrance and continue straight along the corridor. Then go along the corridor that is on the left, approximately 10m from the North Entrance. Continue along this corridor heading towards the South Entrance. Then the entrance to Blood Tests will be towards the end of this corridor and on the left.
• There is step free access to Blood Tests.
• Blood Tests is approximately 60m from the Wharfedale Hospital North Entrance.
• 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.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital, at the front right side of car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 140cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Opening Times (Blood Tests)

• Monday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 13:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (Blood Tests)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • Blood Tests is located on the ground floor of the Wharfedale Hospital.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and a treatment room.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Wharfedale Hospital near the Wharfedale Hospital North Entrance.
  • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
  • Standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Wharfedale Hospital near the Wharfedale Hospital North Entrance.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located in front and to the left as you enter Blood Tests.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Blood Tests entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Core Laboratory)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Core Laboratory.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in front as you enter the hospital via the north entrance and on the first floor, to the right as you exit the north lift.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in front as you enter the hospital via the north entrance and on the first floor, to the right as you exit the north lift.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust link (new tab) - click here.
• Wharfedale Hospital link (new tab) - click here.