Hospitals · Wakefield
Pontefract Hospital
Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PL
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MAKE YOUR VISIT EASIER
Contact, travel and your visit
Plan around the exact appointment location. The registered address can differ from the entrance or department you need.
Contact the service
08448118110Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Check current timesAccessibility and facilities
Check step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support, interpreters and any help you need before travelling.
Ask about access arrangementsNearby places use the directory’s map reference point, which may be a postcode centre. Distances are approximate straight lines, not walking routes. Check the entrance, route and current arrangements.
Nearby transport stops
- Pontefract Hospital CBus stop · atAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Pontefract Hospital DBus stop · oppositeAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Hospital BBus stop · S boundAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Pontefract Baghill Rail StationRail station entrance · Entrance 1About 300 m in a straight line
- Pontefract Tanshelf Rail StationRail station entrance · Entrance 4About 800 m in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Disabled ParkingMapped car parkAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Disabled ParkingMapped car parkAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- VisitorsMapped car parkAbout 100 m in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
Published parking and facility figures
Historical hospital reporting. These figures do not establish current parking tariffs or available spaces.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
30 spaces30 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
2.2 GBP per hour2.2 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 1 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
373 spaces373 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
What to expect and prepare
General planning guidance; your service’s instructions take priority. NHS hospital visit guidance · Travel and access checklist.
Questions about visiting Pontefract Hospital
What are the opening and visiting times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 08448118110 before travelling. Individual wards can have different visiting arrangements.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
Contact the service to confirm the booking or referral route for the exact care you need. Published activity and waiting figures do not show current appointment availability.
Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
Check the service’s current parking instructions. Nearby map listings are separate from on-site visitor parking; neither a map entry nor historical parking figures confirm a space, price or Blue Badge concession today.
How can I arrange help with access or communication?
Contact the service before your visit and explain the help you need. Ask about the exact entrance, step-free routes, toilets, hearing support or interpretation; facilities are not inferred from the type of service.
What can I learn about Pontefract Hospital?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Requires improvement”, dated 16 November 2022. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Care and access: the published picture
Start with the topics that matter to you. Each card explains one published measure; the date and reporting group show what it covers.
Hospital environment: PLACE assessments
Assessments of the hospital environment, separate from clinical outcomes.
2025 hospital site
Cleanliness assessment
100%100% was reported for “Cleanliness assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Cleanliness assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Combined Food assessment
92.1%92.1% was reported for “Combined Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Combined Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
99.7%99.7% was reported for “Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Explore 5 additional measures
2025 hospital site
Dementia assessment
88.9%88.9% was reported for “Dementia assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Dementia assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Disability assessment
90.1%90.1% was reported for “Disability assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Disability assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Organisation Food assessment
89.9%89.9% was reported for “Organisation Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Organisation Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
94.1%94.1% was reported for “Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Ward Food assessment
94.4%94.4% was reported for “Ward Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Ward Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Hospital estate, parking and facilities
Reported estate and practical facilities information for this hospital site.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
30 spaces30 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported electric vehicle charging points
2 points2 points was reported for “Reported electric vehicle charging points”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported electric vehicle charging points
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported gross internal floor area
26,775 m²26,775 m² was reported for “Reported gross internal floor area”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported gross internal floor area
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 9 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
0 GBP0 GBP was reported for “Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
2.2 GBP per hour2.2 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported isolation rooms
0 rooms0 rooms was reported for “Reported isolation rooms”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported isolation rooms
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
231,000 GBP231,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
641,000 GBP641,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
373 spaces373 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
2,222,000 GBP2,222,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
26 rooms26 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
38 rooms38 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: PONTEFRACT GENERAL INFIRMARY (RXF03); MID YORKSHIRE TEACHING NHS TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Hospitals, Community and therapy services, Maternity and women’s health
- Local authority area
- Wakefield
- Funding information
- NHS organisation — confirm the service’s funding
- Registered provider
- Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
- Telephone in source record
- 08448118110
- NHS organisation code
- RXF03
- CQC identifier
- RXF03
Registered specialisms
- Services for everyone
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Well-led | Requires improvement | 16 November 2022 |
| Overall | Requires improvement | 16 November 2022 |
| Safe | Requires improvement | 16 November 2022 |
| Responsive | Good | 16 November 2022 |
| Effective | Good | 16 November 2022 |
| Caring | Good | 16 November 2022 |
Ratings for specific services and population groups (24)
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatients Effective | Insufficient evidence to rate | 7 December 2018 |
| Outpatients Safe | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Outpatients Responsive | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Outpatients Overall | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Well-led | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Safe | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Effective | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Well-led | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Overall | Requires improvement | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Safe | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Effective | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Caring | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Responsive | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Maternity Overall | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Outpatients Caring | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Outpatients Well-led | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Responsive | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Urgent and emergency services Caring | Good | 7 December 2018 |
| Surgery Safe | Good | 13 October 2017 |
| Surgery Effective | Good | 13 October 2017 |
| Surgery Caring | Good | 13 October 2017 |
| Surgery Responsive | Good | 13 October 2017 |
| Surgery Well-led | Good | 13 October 2017 |
| Surgery Overall | Good | 13 October 2017 |
Regulated activities
- Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Maternity and midwifery services
- Surgical procedures
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
Connected organisations and services
- Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS TrustRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
- PLACE: hospital environment assessments2025 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
- Estates Returns Information Collection2024/25 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
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