Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link East Block.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/queens-medical-centre/access-guides/east-block
- Related link Main Entrance.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/queens-medical-centre/access-guides/main-entrance
- 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
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- Parents Accommodation is located in Nottingham Children's Hospital on E floor of East Block.
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- 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.
- The Queen’s Medical Centre is located on the Southwest side of the city.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- There are various bus services that are run by Nottingham City Transport that stop at the site.
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By Train
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- Nottingham Station is approximately 2 miles from the site.
Services which stop at the station include; Cross Country, East Midlands and Northern Rail.
- Nottingham Station is approximately 2 miles from the site.
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By Tram
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- 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.
- There is a tram stop on site (Queens Medical Centre).
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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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- For PALS there is also an SMS contact for Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing 07812 270 003.
Parking (East Block - Blue Badge Car Park)
- 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 610cm (11ft 10in x 20ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Fracture Clinic entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 115m (125yd 2ft) from the Fracture Clinic 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 a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the Fracture Clinic, in the car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- Please click here for parking charge information (link opens in new tab).
- Drop-off parking is limited to 20 minutes.
Outside Access (Fracture Clinic Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the East Block Blue Badge Car Park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
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- This entrance can also be used to gain access to A floor of East and West Block.
Level Change (Fracture Clinic 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- The main entrance gives access to B floor of the hospital via the Central Area.
- It is possible to access all areas of the hospital via the main entrance.
Other Floors (East Block)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are A-B-C-D-E.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (East Block)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in East Block.
- The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are A-B-C-D-E.
- The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 205cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Accommodation Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on E floor of East Block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the left as you enter the unit.
- Unisex toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the accommodation entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 8 rooms in total.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarms.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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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.