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Introduction

• The Intensive Care and High Dependency Units are in the Orange Zone, located on the second floor of the Trent Cardiac Centre, via the W2a 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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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Green Car Park.
• The car park is located in South Road.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located outside the ground floor entrance.

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• Comments View
  • Patients can be only dropped off in the ambulance bay, outside the ground floor entrance, during the daytime (07:00 - 19:00).

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Outside Access (Main Trent Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the west corridor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to the 1st floor.

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Level Change (Main Trent Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main reception area.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 270cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Trent Cardiac Centre, via the W2a area.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• 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 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Reception (Cardiac Intensive Care)

• The desk is 55m (60yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Reception (High Dependency Unit)

• The desk is 26m (28yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• 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.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 1m (3ft 3in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90 cm wide.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not 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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Ward (Cardiac Intensive Care)

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 8 bays available.
• There are 2 side rooms available.
• Level access is by lift.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay B2.
• The area / room / bay is 34m (37yd) from the unit entrance .
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.

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Ward (High Dependency Unit)

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 4 bays available.
• There are 2 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay B6.
• The area / room / bay is 32m (35yd) from the unit entrance .
• There are not doors to the bay / side room.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is manual.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is not a standard toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.

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Accessible Shower (High Dependency Unit)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located to the right as you enter the unit.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available are a sink.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower signage is interchangeable for female and male.

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Accessible Toilet (High Dependency Unit)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the unit.
  • The accessible toilet is 24m (26yd) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 225cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are not 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet signage is interchangeable for female and male.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Related Access Guides

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