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Introduction

• MRI Centre is located next to the Outpatients building.
• The MRI Centre can also be accessed without going through the main hospital building.

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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 (Physiotherapy Entrance - Blue Badge Holders Only)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located off North Road, outside the Physiotherapy Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 245cm x 490cm.
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• 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 throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Physiotherapy Entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:45 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 07:45 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 07:45 - 20:00.
• Thursday 07:45 - 20:00.
• Friday 07:45 - 18:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 18:30.

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Outside Access (Physiotherapy Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Red Zone, to the West of the hospital, P1 area.
  • 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 not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • 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.
  • 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 124cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the entrance doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a mask dispenser on the right as you enter through the first set of entrance doors.

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Outside Access (Access From Physiotherapy Corridor)

• This information is for the entrance located on the physiotherapy corridor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change (Access From Physiotherapy Corridor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the service(s) and off the main corridor.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).

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Outside Access (MRI Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located outside off the physiotherapy corridor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

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Level Change (MRI Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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 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 and wood.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the unit 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 and wood.
• 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 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.

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• Comments View
  • The scanning treatment room could not be accessed at time of survey.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the waiting room.
  • This accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the MRI centre entrance.
  • There is 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 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 150cm x 180cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • 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 not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 height of the towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the waiting room.
  • The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the MRI centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are low.

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Related Access Guides

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