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Infusion Unit

Dewsbury and District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS

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Getting To The Hospital (Dewsbury and District Hospital)

  • 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

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.

Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • 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.

Getting To (Infusion Unit)

  • The Infusion Unit is/are located on level 2 of the Ridings Building.
  • Access to the Infusion Unit is via the Ridings Building main entrance.
  • Enter via the Ridings Building main entrance and bear left down the slope, then turn left through both sets of double doors.
    Take the lift on the right to level 2.
    Exit the lift and turn right.
    Continue through four further sets of double doors then turn onto the left corridor.
    The Infusion Unit is located on the left of the corridor.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Infusion Unit.
  • The Infusion Unit is approximately 75m from the lift.
  • There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the Ridings Building main hospital entrance and the department/service.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Ridings Building - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left and right of the Ridings Building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free 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.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
    • 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) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • Comments View
    • The entrance foyer has a set of double doors at either side.
    • Both are identical, open automatically and have level access.

Lift (Lift 4 - Ridings Building - Main Entrance)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the right, at the start of the main corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Ridings Building - main 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 0, 1 and 2.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 medium.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 275cm (5ft 7in x 9ft).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does 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 not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Opening Times (Infusion Unit)

  • Monday 07:30 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday Closed.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 19:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 19:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Department / Service (Infusion Unit)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Infusion Unit is located on level 2 of the Ridings Building.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • 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 treatment rooms.
    • There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • 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 Ridings Building.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on level 2, outside the Infusion Unit on the corridor.

Reception (Infusion Unit)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the department.
    • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Comments View
    • There is no reception desk - patients should report to the door.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 2m 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.
  • There is 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Cubicle)

  • There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cubicle.
  • 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 double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • No 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.

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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