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Introduction

• Medical Physics is located in the Orange Zone on the second floor of the X-Ray Department, in the W1 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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.

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Parking (Physiotherapy Entrance)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 330cm (7ft 9in x 10ft 10in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the physiotherapy entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the physiotherapy entrance.
• 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 dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Physiotherapy Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on North Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.

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Level Change (Physiotherapy Entrance)

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

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Level Change (Physiotherapy and West Corridors)

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

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Outside Access (X-Ray Department Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the West Corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 194cm (6ft 4in) wide.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • X-Ray Rooms 11-19 are located on the 1st floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the department.
• The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the department entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 270cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Outside Access (Medical Physics Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the X-Ray Department, in the W1 area.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• 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 132cm (4ft 4in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 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 play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Chairs with armrests are not available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Comments View
  • An adapted toilet is available in the X-Ray Department.

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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.
• Comments View
  • Standard toilets are available in the X-Ray Department.

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Related Access Guides

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