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Introduction

• The Lung Function Department is located on the first floor of the North Corridor, N15 area.

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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Nottingham City Hospital is located in the North of the city.
    From the M1 leave at Junction 26 to take the A610 towards the city centre.
    Join the A6514 heading North, follow the road, and the entrance to the hospital will be on the left at the roundabout.
  • There are several open air car parks situated around the site.
    Some of which are specifically for staff or Blue Badge holders only.
• By Bus View
  • There are several bus services run by Nottingham City Transport that stop at the site.
    There is a Medilink Bus that runs from Phoenix Park, Hucknall Tram, Queen’s Drive Park and Ride or QMC.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There are bus stops located off Hucknell and Valley Road.
  • The bus stops are sheltered, and the majority have fixed seating.
  • The route from the bus stops to the hospital buildings are via tarmac paths, some of which are uneven.
    There are road crossings, which have dropped kerbs, with most having tactile paving.
• By Train View
  • Bullwell Station is the closest station to the hospital and is approximately 1.2 miles or 1.9km from the hospital.
    Nottingham Station is approximately 4 miles or 6.4km from the hospital.
    Services which stop at the station are Cross Country, East Midlands and Northern Rail.
• By Tram View
  • There is not a tram stop on site, however you can use the tram to get to Wilkinson Street and then connect with the free Medilink Bus to City Hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on travelling by car and parking at City Hospital please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on buses in Nottingham (Nottingham City Transport) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For detailed information on Nottingham Station (National Rail) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on trams in Nottingham (Nottingham Express Transit) please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• 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 in the Green Zone on the ground floor, S6 area.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0800 052 1195.
• 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 throughout the hospital and at the entrances to the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located left hand side of the Trust HQ building.
• 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, tri wheel walkers, walking frames, walking sticks, mobile hoists, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a nurse/doctor.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located in area P3 of the Physiotherapy Corridor.

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• Useful Links View
  • PALS link (new tab) - click here.
• Comments View
  • For PALS there is also an SMS contact for Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing - 07812 270 003.

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Hospital Parking (North Entrance - Blue Badge Holders Only)

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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 to the right of the North 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 390cm x 500cm.
  • 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.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located in front of the Blue Badge bays.
  • Payment signs do not 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the North Entrance.
• Comments View
  • The distance from the nearest Blue Badge bay includes using the ramp to the right of the North Entrance.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the North side of the hospital, in the Purple Zone.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 186cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • 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 automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the right of the North Entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The push pads to open the second set of doors are at a height of 100cm.
  • The ramp is quite long with no rest stops.
  • At the time of survey there were no wheelchairs available for patients to use.
  • There is a hand sanitiser and a face mask dispenser at the North Entrance reception desk.

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Other Floors (Junction N15)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There is a chair without armrests on the half landing of these stairs for patients to rest if required.

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Lift (Junction N15 - Lift C7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at Junction 15 in the North Corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 110m (120yd 11in) from the Purple Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is fair.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 128cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 240cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There are currently social distancing measures in operation in the lift, with a maximum of 4 people allowed at any time.
  • There are social distancing markers on the lift floor.

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Opening Times

• Monday 13:15 - 16:30.
• Monday 09:00 - 12:45.
• Tuesday 13:15 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 12:45.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 12:45.
• Wednesday 13:15 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 15:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Purple Zone, on the first floor, N15 area.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a prescription box.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• The vending machine controls are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are not available.
• Vending machines are available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1 - Complex Test 1)

• There are 6 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Room 1 - Complex Test 1.
• The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• All chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 4 - Spirometry)

• There is / are 6 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 4 - Spirometry.
• 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 double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Washroom

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 40m from the unit entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
  • This is a male washroom.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards and outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 225cm x 270cm (7ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
  • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The cistern is not close coupled and not back rest is provided.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a female adapted washroom with similar specifications.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the unit.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the unit 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 230cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 at the rear of the department.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Purple Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Blue Zone link (new tab) - click here.
• Nottingham City Hospital Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.