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Colposcopy Suite

York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE

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Getting To The Hospital (York Hospital)

  • 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.
    • The onsite bus stop is located opposite the main entrance, at the far side of the accessible car park.
    • The bus stop has bench seating and limited sheltering from the weather. There is no space for a wheelchair user under the canopy.
    • The route to the main hospital entrance is step-free level and approximately 80 metres. Along the route there are dropped kerbs, dropped kerbs with tactile paving and pedestrian crossings.
  • 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

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.

Parking (Main Entrance Accessible Parking and Drop Off Point)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 476cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the main entrance - automatic doors.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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.

Entrance (Main Entrance - Automatic Doors)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 83cm.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • There is an identical door available to the left of the door surveyed.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives you access to the ground floor.

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.

Department / Service (Colposcopy Suite)

  • 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.

Reception

  • 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.

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.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • 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 visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The toilet seats have a high visual 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 visual contrast of the vertical wall mounted grab rails in the ambulant cubicle(s) is low.
    • 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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