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Getting To The Hospital (Dewsbury and District Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Dewsbury and District Hospital is situated to the west of the Mid Yorkshire area and serves the population of the North Kirklees area.
    The postcode for sat nav is WF13 4HS.
    The hospital can be accessed via the M1 and the M62 to Leeds.
    After exiting the M62 at Junction 25 continue along the A644 to the hospital.
  • Visitor and patient car parking is available opposite the Ridings Building main entrance.
    The car park operates a pay on exit parking system.
    There is a designated car park for Blue Badge holders on the left of the Ridings Building main entrance.
    There are 2 Blue Badge bays within the visitor car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is an onsite bus stop which is located close to the main entrance.
    Visitors can use Metro's online journey planner to start to plan the journey by bus.
    The hospital offers a free shuttle bus service (Service 113) carrying visitors between Dewsbury, Pontefract and Pinderfields hospital seven days a week.
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  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The shuttle bus stops outside the Ridings Building.
    The shuttle bus stop is blue and is located 25m from the main entrance.
    There is a public bus stop on Fox View.
    The public bus stop is red and is located 69m from the main entrance.
  • The onsite bus stop is sheltered with bench seating and space for a wheelchair user.
  • The route from the bus stop to the Ridings Building has a slight uphill slope.
    There is a road to cross to access the Emergency Department and the entrance to the Blue Badge car park.
    The road has dropped kerbs at both sides.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Dewsbury, located 2.1km away.
• Useful Links View
  • How to get to Dewsbury Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Public transport services to Dewsbury Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Dewsbury Train Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Dewsbury and District Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located at Pinderfields Hospital.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01924 542 972.
• The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found at the help point, inside the main entrance of the Ridings Building.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and large print 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, walking frames, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located on the left of the Ridings 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 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 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • 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 not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Ridings Building - main entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Staincliffe Wing)

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• 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 accessible entrance.
  • 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 clearly marked/signposted Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 570cm.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 20 minutes only.
  • Payment machines are located in the Boothroyd Centre and Childrens Centre parking zones.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible entrance.
• Comments View
  • A further three Blue Badge bays are located to the side of the Staincliffe Wing front entrance.

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Getting To (The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre)

• The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre is/are located on the ground floor of the Staincliffe Wing.
• Access to the Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre is via the accessible hospital entrance.
• Enter via the Staincliffe Wing accessible entrance and turn right upon reaching the lifts. The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre is located on the right of the corridor.
• There is step free access to the Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre.
• The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre is approximately 34m from the accessible hospital entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the accessible hospital entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • 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.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from 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 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance after the second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.

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Opening Times (Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre)

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

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Entrance (Department Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Staincliffe Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located before and immediately after the first set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception (Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre)

• The Diabetes and Endocrinology reception is located in the waiting area.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are medium.
• The height of the reception desk is high (110cm+).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the desk.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low section of the desk.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the department 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.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is a 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 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 1)

• There is / are 10 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
• 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) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)

• There is / are 10 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left on entering the clinical area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the department entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Ridings Building)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 and level 2.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 0 and level 2.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the level 0 accessible toilet at the Ridings Building - main entrance and in the female standard toilets on level 0 at the Ridings Building - south entrance.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Getting to and Getting Around the Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• Hospital Public Toilets link (new tab) - click here.
• Staincliffe Wing link (new tab) - click here.