Access Guide
Introduction
- The Chandos Clinic is located in the Red Zone, off the Physiotherapy Corridor, P1 area.
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- 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.
- Nottingham City Hospital is located in the North of the city.
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By Bus
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- 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 Hucknall 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.
- There are several bus services run by Nottingham City Transport that stop at the site.
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By Train
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- Bulwell 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.
- Bulwell Station is the closest station to the hospital and is approximately 1.2 miles or 1.9km from the hospital.
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By Tram
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- 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.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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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Comments
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- For PALS there is also an SMS contact for Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing - 07812 270 003.
Hospital Parking (Physiotherapy Entrance - Blue Badge Holders Only)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located off North Road, outside the Physiotherapy 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) markings are faded.
- There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 245cm x 490cm.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- 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 not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Physiotherapy Entrance.
Outside Access (Physiotherapy Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Red Zone, to the West of the hospital, P1 area.
- 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 a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 130cm.
- 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 124cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located between the entrance doors.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- There is a mask dispenser on the right as you enter through the first set of entrance doors.
Opening Times
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
Outside Access (Chandos Clinic Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the Red Zone, along the Physiotherapy Corridor, P1 area.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
Reception
- The desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- 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 prescription box.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
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 carpet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 6m (19ft 8in) from the clinic entrance .
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Chairs with armrests are not 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.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 3 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Consulting Room 1.
- The consultation / treatment room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the clinic 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 single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- No 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left on entering the clinic.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Chandos Clinic entrance.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left on entering the clinic.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Chandos Clinic entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Red Zone - Physiotherapy Corridor link (new tab) - click here.
- Nottingham City Hospital Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.