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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 (Accident and Emergency)

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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Getting To (The Minor Injuries Department)

• The Minor Injuries Department is/are located to the rear of the Accident and Emergency Department.
• Access to the Minor Injuries Department is via the Accident and Emergency Department main entrance.
• Enter via the Accident and Emergency main entrance and bear right at the reception desk, proceed through the double doors and continue along the corridor. Bear left following the coloured strips along the floor and continue past the nurses station, the Minor Injuries Department is through the double doors.
• There is step free access to the Minor Injuries Department.
• The Minor Injuries Department is approximately 40m from the Accident and Emergency Department main entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Accident and Emergency Department main entrance and the department/service.
• 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 (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.

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Entrance (Accident and Emergency Department)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located within the waiting room of the Accident and Emergency Department.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The hand sanitiser is not in a suitable position for wheelchair users.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.

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Reception (Emergency Department and Walk in Centre)

• The Emergency Department and Walk in Centre reception is located directly ahead of the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
• The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the reception area/desk.
• The lighting levels at the reception area/desk are bright.
• The height of the reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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 staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Opening Times

• This service is open 24 hours.

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Entrance (Minor Injuries)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Accident and Emergency Department.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.

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Inside Access

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

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Waiting Room / Area (Main)

• The vending machine controls are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• 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 a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are 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 medium.

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Waiting Room / Area (Minor Injuries Department)

• The vending machine controls are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• Vending machines are 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 medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 88.
• 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 with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 can be brought in from another department.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Minor Injuries)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, written text, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the waiting room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Minor Injuries Department entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 191cm x 265cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 133cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Accident and Emergency Main Reception)

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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 of the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Minor Injuries)

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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 at the rear of the waiting room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Minor Injuries 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.
• Accident and Emergency link (new tab) - click here.
• Hospital Public Toilets link (new tab) - click here.