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Introduction

• Related link Queen's Medical Centre Parking Guide.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/queens-medical-centre/access-guides/queen-s-medical-centre-parking-guide

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• Comments View
  • The Leen Gate Clinic is located in a separate building to the main hospital.

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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • The Queen’s Medical Centre is located on the Southwest side of the city.
    From the M1 leave at Junction 25 and take the A52 (Brian Clough Way) towards the city centre.
    At the roundabout go straight across and the entrance to the hospital will be on the right.
  • 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 various bus services that are run by Nottingham City Transport that stop at the site.
    There is a Medilink service that runs from the Queen’s Drive Park and Ride.
  • There is an onsite bus stop.
  • There are bus stops located off Derby Road and West Road.
  • The bus stops are sheltered, with the majority of them have fixed seating.
    There is space for a wheelchair user in the bus shelters.
  • The route from the bus stops to the hospital buildings are via tarmac paths, some of which are uneven.
    There are road crossings with have dropped kerbs, most of which have tactile paving.
    The routes are long with steep slopes.
• By Train View
  • Nottingham Station is approximately 2 miles from the site.
    Services which stop at the station include; Cross Country, East Midlands and Northern Rail.
• By Tram View
  • There is a tram stop on site (Queens Medical Centre).
    Trams run every 7 minutes during peak times.
    There is a bridge connecting the tram stop to B Floor of Queens Medical Centre.
    The bridge has a slight gradient.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on travelling by car and parking at Queens Medical Centre 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 on B Floor of the Central Block, in the corridor near X-Ray Outpatients.
• The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0800 183 0204.
• 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 located 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 off East Road near the EENT 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 Safe Place at this hospital which is located in the PALS Office.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on B Floor of the Central Block, in the corridor near West Block.

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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 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Dunkirk.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Nottingham.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 420cm (10ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) 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 slopes/ramps.
• 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
  • Please click here for parking charge information (link opens in new tab)..

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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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) 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 in front of the entrance.
• 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).

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main 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 touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not 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 available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The lighting level is bright.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Estates Department.
• Comments View
  • The lift was out of service at the time of research.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance .
• 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.
• 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 not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Room 2)

• There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Consulting Room 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd) from the main 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 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is 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.
• All 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Nurses Room)

• There are 8 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Nurses Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 15m (16yd) from the main 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 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is 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.
• All 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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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the building.
• The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
  • The accessible toilet is 30m (33yd) 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 is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 290cm (4ft 5in x 9ft 6in).
  • 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are 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 the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
• 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 fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 additional adapted toilets in the same location.

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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.