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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Day Hospital, Outpatient Clinic, Bestwood Ward, Daybrook Ward, Physiotherapy, Dove Therapy Suite, Robin Conference Suite, Community Nurses and a Seminar Room.
• Related link Purple Zone.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/nottingham-city-hospital/access-guides/purple-zone

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• Comments View
  • The departments within St. Francis Building are run by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

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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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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• 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 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 370cm (8ft 2in x 12ft 2in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main 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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• Comments View
  • Parking is for Blue Badge/Permit holders only.
  • The nearest main car park is the Purple Car Park.
  • Please click here for parking charge information (link opens in new tab)..

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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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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located bypassing the steps.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Outside Access (Day Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Day Hospital Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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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 not generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a prescription box.
• 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 not level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• 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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Accessible Toilet (1)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 in the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 290cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (2)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the day hospital corridor.
  • The accessible toilet is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 190cm (6ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 6in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is also used as a standard male toilet.
  • The adapted female toilet, in the same location, is also used as a standard female toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the end of the main hallway.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Male And Female Toilets)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.

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Related Access Guides

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