Access Guide
Introduction
- Neuro Rehabilitation Outpatients is located in Linden Lodge, off North Road.
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.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
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 the Purple Car Park.
- The car park is located off North Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- Parking on the road outside Linden Lodge is for staff only.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the outpatients entrance.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- The room surveyed was Room 1.
- The consultation / treatment room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the outpatients entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open by sliding.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is manual.
- A sling is available.
- The sling is attached by hook and loop.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 3.
- 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 single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- A hoist is available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the outpatients entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 190cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a mirror.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
- Nottingham City Hospital Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.