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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 (Emergency Short Stay Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located outside the emergency department, on the right 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 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 238cm x 475cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 20 minutes. only.
• 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 24m (26yd 9in) from the emergency entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is currently ongoing building works adjacent to the Emergency Department which have significantly reduced the parking at this entrance.
    
  • All parking is currently a maximum of 20 minutes.

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Getting To (The Accident and Emergency Radiology Department)

• The Accident and Emergency Radiology Department is/are located on Floor B.
• Access to the Accident and Emergency Radiology Department is via the Accident and Emergency Entrance.
• On entering the Accident and Emergency main entrance, continue to the rear of the main waiting area and proceed though the double doors. Turn left and proceed to the end of the corridor, the Accident and Emergency Radiology Department is located on the right.
• There is step free access to the Accident and Emergency Radiology Department.
• The Accident and Emergency Radiology Department is approximately 43m from the Accident and Emergency entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Accident and Emergency 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 (Emergency Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the hospital.
  • 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 150cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
  • 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Opening Times (Urgent Treatment Centre/X-Ray Orthopaedic X-Ray)

• This service is open 24 hours.

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Entrance (Urgent Treatment Centre/X-Ray Orthopaedic X-Ray)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Floor B.
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm.

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Reception (Urgent Treatment Centre/X-Ray Orthopaedic X-Ray)

• The reception desk is located directly ahead on entering the department.
• The reception area/desk is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Accident and Emergency Radiology 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 not 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 (Urgent Treatment Centre/X-Ray Orthopaedic X-Ray)

• 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 not 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 moderate to good.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 4m from the Accident and Emergency Radiology 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 not 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 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 (Ultrasound Room 5)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Ultrasound Room 5.
• 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 an open extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 131cm (4ft 4in).
• 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 is not available.
• 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.
• Some 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Radiography Room 8)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Radiography Room 8.
• 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 86cm (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 is not available.
• 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.
• Some 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 low.

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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 tactile, pictorial, written text and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the Accident and Emergency Radiology Department waiting area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Accident and Emergency Radiology 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 311cm x 214cm (10ft 2in x 7ft).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can 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 101cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the Accident and Emergency Radiology Department waiting area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Accident and Emergency Radiology 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.