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Getting To The 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.
  • Pay and display car parking is available. The pay and display machines take all coins from 5p upwards but do not give change. Please remember to bring change with you. The hospital cannot guarantee parking spaces at all times. If a friend or relative is bringing you to hospital by car and you are unable to walk from the car park you may be dropped off and picked up outside the main entrance. There are also designated parking spaces for disabled permit holders.
• By Bus View
  • There is an onsite bus stop which is located close to the main entrance. You can use Metro's online journey planner to start to plan your journey by bus. The hospital offers a new, free bus service carrying visitors between Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield hospitals. Service 113 takes patients and visitors between the three hospitals, seven days a week. MetroLine on 0113 245 7676. Metroline is open from 7am to 10pm daily (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Rail station is Dewsbury station which is 2.1km away. To view the route use the google map link below.
• Useful Links View
  • Metro's Journey Planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Metro Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• 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 542972.
• 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 do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Hospital staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Volunteers can be found at the help point inside the main entrance of the Ridings Building.
• Hospital staff receive deaf awareness training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs, walking frames, adjustable beds and crutches.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Hospital Main Visitor Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the side 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 have a barrier control system.
  • Controls at the barrier are within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 payment machines in 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 at the front of the car park.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.

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Hospital Parking (Hospital Main Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the main 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 and signposted.
  • 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 355cm x 485cm.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • 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 at the payment machines in 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 at the side of the car park.
  • There is 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.

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Getting To (The Outpatients Blue Audiology Department)

• The Outpatients Blue Audiology Department is/are located on the ground floor corridor of the Ridings Building.
• Access to the Outpatients Blue Audiology Department is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and bear left down the slope, turn left through the two sets of double doors. Proceed along the corridor through two sets of double doors and Outpatients Blue is located on the right of the corridor.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the Outpatients Blue Audiology Department.
• The Outpatients Blue Audiology Department is approximately 49m from the main hospital entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Ridings Building main 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.
• 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 (Ridings Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Ridings 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 (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to and immediately after the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:15 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:15 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:15 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:15 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:15 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Outpatients Blue Department Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor in the Ridings Building.
  • The entrance area/door is 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • 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 85cm.

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Entrance (Orthotics/Audiology/Glaucoma Unit Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Outpatients Blue Department reception.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm.

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Reception (Outpatients Blue Main Reception)

• The Outpatients Blue reception is located ahead on entering the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Outpatients Blue 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 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 staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Audiology)

• The Audiology reception is located to the left on entering the Audiology corridor.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Orthotics/Audiology/Glaucoma Unit 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 high (110cm+).
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is not a low section of the desk (76cm or below) available.
• 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

• There is level access once inside.
• 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 flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the Orthotics/Audiology/Glaucoma Unit.
• 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.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• Announcements are in person and visual.
• 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 bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology Suite)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology Suite.
• 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 light.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• 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 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 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located past reception on the left of the Audiology corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Orthotics/Audiology/Glaucoma Unit 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 175cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a push button alarm in this cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste and waste paper pedal bin 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 124cm.
  • 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 colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• The Ridings Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Outpatients Blue Department link (new tab) - click here.
• Outpatients Blue - Orthotics link (new tab) - click here.