Access Guide
Introduction
- The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is located in the Blue Zone, on the ground floor of the Maternity Building, N1 area.
Shared Section (Getting To The Hospital)
Shared Section (Getting Help and Assistance)
Hospital Parking (Blue Entrance Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located directly outside the Blue maternity entrance, accessed via North Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- 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 210cm x 470cm.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- 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 a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located to the left of the Blue entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Blue entrance.
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Comments
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- Access to the 2 Blue Badge bays is to the right of the Blue car park entrance and leads to the Blue entrance (maternity).
Outside Access (Blue Entrance - Maternity)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Zone, N1 area, to the West of the hospital, accessed via North Road.
- 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- 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 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- There is a face mask dispenser next to the hand sanitiser on the left of the second entrance door (photograph 5).
- This is at a height of 130cm.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Outside Access (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the Blue Zone, on the ground floor of the Maternity Building, N1 area.
- There is 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
Reception
- The desk is 60m (66yd) from the unit entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
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 not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 35m (38yd) 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.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The door opening is 76 cm wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- No 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is a children's play area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Waiting Room / Area (Garden Room)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 3m (3yd 10in) from the ward reception.
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is vinyl and wood.
- Chairs with armrests are available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- 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 adjustable.
Ward
- There is level access to the ward.
- There are 5 bays available.
- The area / room / bay surveyed was Bay 1.
- The area / room / bay is 70m (77yd) 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.
- There is not an accessible toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
- There is an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
- The distance to the accessible toilet for visitors to use is 10m (32ft 10in).
- There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- A flashing alarm is not available.
- A vibrating alarm is not available.
Room (Parents Bedrooms)
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General Information
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- There are 6 rooms in total.
- There are 6 standard ground floor rooms.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
- There is level access to ground floor rooms.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The shower cubicles in the ensuites are accessed by a deep step.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- An adapted toilet is available in the corridor outside the unit.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the unit entrance foyer.
- The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the main unit corridor.
- The male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Bleu Zone link (new tab) - click here.
- Nottingham City Hospital Parking Guide link (new tab) - click here.