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Getting To The Hospital (Pinderfields Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Pinderfields Hospital is situated approximately 1 mile from Wakefield City Centre on the Aberford Road (A642).
    The postcode for sat-nav is WF1 4DG.
  • There are Blue Badge bays on the right of Bar Lane and in front of the hospital main entrance.
    There is a main visitor car park on the right of Bar Lane.
    The visitor car parking operates on a pay on exit system.
• 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 plan their journey by bus.
    The hospital offers a free bus service between Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield hospitals.
    Service 113 takes patients and visitors between the three hospitals, seven days a week.
    The shuttle bus is the blue bus stop.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • The onsite bus stop is red and located close to the main entrance.
    The onsite bus stop is located 42m from the main entrance - side door entrance.
    The shuttle bus stop is blue and is located along Bar Lane.
    The shuttle bus stop is located 131m from the main entrance.
  • The bus stop is sheltered with bench seating and has space for a wheelchair user.
  • The route from the onsite bus stop to the main entrance has a slight downwards slope.
    The surface is block paving.
    The route from the shuttle bus stop has a slight downwards slope and there are three zebra crossings on the route.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station is Wakefield - Kirkgate station which is 2.1km away.
• 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).
  • Wakefield Train Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Pinderfields Hospital)

• To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on Level B of the main hospital building.
• 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 main entrance lobby, next to reception.
• 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 (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Car Park)

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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 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 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 230cm x 450cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
  • There is 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 a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• 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 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance - side door.
• Comments View
  • This car park was not in use at the time of the survey due to placement of mobile scanner units.

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Getting To (GPRU - Gate 12)

• GPRU - Gate 12 is/are located inside The Acute Assessment Unit on Level B of the main hospital building.
• Access to GPRU - Gate 12 is via the main hospital entrance.
• Enter via the main hospital entrance and proceed past the reception desk, bear left at the waiting area past Lloyds Pharmacy and continue through the door marked Emergency. Proceed to the end of the corridor and through the double doors. GPRU - Gate 12 is located on the left.
• There is step free access to GPRU - Gate 12 .
• GPRU - Gate 12 is approximately 158m from the main hospital entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the main hospital 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 - Side Door)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital, on the left of the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 120cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
  • 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 190cm.

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Opening Times (GPRU - Gate 12)

• Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (GPRU - Gate 12)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level B of the main hospital building.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Reception (Discharge Lounge)

• The reception desk is located on the left of the Acute Assessment Unit department entrance.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Acute Assessment Unit department 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 low (76cm or lower).
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (GPRU - Gate 12)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the waiting area.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not 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 moderate to good.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 6m from the Acute Assessment Unit 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.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is 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 (Consult/Exam 1)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consult/Exam 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 not 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 just past the Acute Assessment Unit department reception.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 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 (Pinderfields Hospital)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level B, C, D and E.

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Related Access Guides

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