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Introduction

• Nightingale Ward is located in the purple Zone North Corridor, N16 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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Hospital Parking (Purple Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located off North Road, accessed via Gate 4.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does 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.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are not clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in 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 at the side of the car park.
  • 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).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
• Comments View
  • There are currently no charges for parking in this car park during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
  • There is also a small gravelled over-flow car park next to the Purple Car Park exit.
  • Both car parks are used by visitors and staff.

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Hospital Parking (Purple Entrance Parking - Drop Off Only)

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left of the Purple Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the drop off point.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 20 minutes only.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Purple Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the East of the hospital, accessed via St Francis Way.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 (towards you).
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a mask dispenser next to the hand sanitiser, on the left as you enter at a height of 132cm.

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Opening Times

• Monday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Thursday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Friday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Saturday 14:30 - 20:30.
• Sunday 14:30 - 20:30.

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Outside Access (Nightingale Ward Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Purple Zone North Corridor, N16 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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).

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Reception

• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The 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.
• Route finding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area (Visitors Room)

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the ward 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 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• 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 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.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Clinic Room .
• The consultation / treatment room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the ward 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 86cm (2ft 10in) 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 not 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.
• No chairs with armrests available.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Ward

• There is level access to the ward.
• The ward is unisex.
• There are 10 side rooms available.
• The area / room / bay surveyed was Room 5.
• There are doors to the bay / side room.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre between beds.
• All beds are adjustable.
• All beds have bedside storage.
• Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio, internet and games.
• These services are chargeable.
• 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 an accessible toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.
• There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
• There is a bathroom on the ward.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• A flashing alarm is not available.
• A vibrating alarm is not available.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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Washroom (1)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 27m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This is an interchangeable between male and female washroom.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Washroom (2)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a bath and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 49m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This is an interchangeable between male and female washroom.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • The shower tray is accessed via a deep step.
• Bath Details View
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Washroom (Room 5 Ensuite)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 27m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
• Shower Details View
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a medium step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the ward.
  • The female and male toilets are 47m (51yd 1ft) from the ward entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The signage for the toilet is interchangeable for male and female.

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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.