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Paediatric Accident and Emergency

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.

Hospital Parking (Accident and Emergency)

  • 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.

Getting To (The Paediatric Accident and Emergency)

  • The Paediatric Accident and Emergency is/are located within the main Accident and Emergency Department.
  • Access to the Paediatric Accident and Emergency is via the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
  • Enter via the Accident and Emergency main entrance, bear right at the reception desk and proceed through the double doors. The Paediatric Accident and Emergency Department is at the end of the corridor on the right.
  • There is step free access to the Paediatric Accident and Emergency.
  • The Paediatric Accident and Emergency is approximately 20m from the Accident and Emergency main entrance.
  • There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Accident and Emergency main entrance and the department/service.
  • Wayfinding 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.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • 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.

Entrance (Accident and Emergency Department)

  • 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.

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.

Opening Times (Paediatric Accident and Emergency)

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Entrance (Paediatric Area Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the corridor on the left.
    • 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) 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 86cm.

Inside Access (Paediatric Accident and Emergency)

  • 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 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.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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.

Waiting Room / Area (Paediatric Accident and Emergency Waiting Room)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Paediatric Accident and Emergency 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 not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • 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 a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • 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.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Red)

  • There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Red.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • 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 not 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 not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Standard Toilet(s) (Paediatric Accident and Emergency)

  • 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 within the waiting room.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Paediatric Area 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.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the toilet cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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

  • 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.

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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