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Getting To The Hospital (York Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • York Hospital is located North of York City Centre, off Wigginton Road.
    If you are coming from either the North or West of the city the access is best from the A1237.
    If coming from the South or East, then access is easier from the A64.
    There are multiple routes from these roads into the hospital and it is best to use the satnav postcode of YO31 8HE.
  • There is a multi-storey car park and a main Blue Badge only car park near the main hospital entrance.
    The multi-storey car park operates on a barrier/pay on exit system.
    Blue Badge parking is free of charge onsite and in the multi-storey car park.
• By Bus View
  • The main bus company to stop at the hospital is First Bus.
    The services that stop on Wigginton Road outside the hospital are routes numbers 6, 40 and Hospital Bus.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is York, approximately 1.3 miles from the Hospital.
    The services which run to York Station are operated by Cross Country, Grand Central, LNER, Transpennine Express and Northern Rail.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Hospital parking.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Information and timetables from First Bus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Information on trains to York.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Link to Google Maps for location of York Hospital.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (York Hospital)

• There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located on the ground floor of the hospital building.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01904 726 262.
• 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.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio 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.
• 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.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main reception.
• To view the Changing Places Accessibility Guide please click here.
• BSL interpreters can be provided via videolinks on local tablets.

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Hospital Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders and staff only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main accessible 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.
  • 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 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 in front of the main hospital 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.
  • 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main accessible entrance.

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Hospital Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located opposite the main entrances of the hospital.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• 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 entrance to the car park, at the payment machines in the car park and 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.
  • Payment machines are located on the ground floor of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • 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 clearly visible from the car park.

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Getting To (The Colposcopy Suite)

• The Colposcopy Suite is/are located on the ground floor, in Ward G1.
• Access to the Colposcopy Suite is via the main accessible entrance.
• Enter through the main accessible entrance at the front of the hospital.
  Proceed towards the reception desk.
  Head around the right of reception to Junction 3.
  At Junction 3 turn left and proceed along the main corridor until reaching Junction 5.
  Turn right into the lift lobby.
  Ward G1 and the Colposcopy Suite is straight ahead.
• There is step free access to the Colposcopy Suite.
• The Colposcopy Suite is approximately 80m from the main accessible entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some 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 Hospital Entrance - Revolving)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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/do 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The door(s) is/are single 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.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 187cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a mask dispenser next to the hand sanitiser at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a slow down button to the right of the revolving door at a height of 85cm.
  • There is an emergency stop button to the right of the revolving door at a height of 121cm.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 187cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a mask dispenser next to the hand sanitiser at a height of 112cm.
  • The entrance push button is at a height of 85cm.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance - Exit Only Revolving)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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/do 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead as you exit the revolving door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a slow down button at a height of 85cm.
  • There is an emergency stop button at a height of 121cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance Accessible Exit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead as you exit the second door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Opening Times (Colposcopy Suite)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Department / Service (Colposcopy Suite)

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• Department / Service Access View
  • The Colposcopy Suite is located on the ground floor, in Ward G1.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm .
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Department / Service Facilities View
  • This department/service has; a main reception.
  • There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
  • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in Ellerby's Restaurant.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the unit.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red 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 good.
• Comments View
  • The reception is shared with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
  • There are separate waiting rooms for each service.

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Waiting Room / Area (Colcoscopy Suite)

• The waiting room / area is approximately 8m from the Service Entrance.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 35cm.
• The tables do not contrast visually with the floor.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• A water dispenser is not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the waiting area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The colour contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is poor.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• York Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
• York Hospital Parking link (new tab) - click here.
• Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit link (new tab) - click here.