Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link West Block.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/nottingham-university-hospitals-nhs-trust/queens-medical-centre/access-guides/west-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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- Trauma Admissions Lounge on C floor of West 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.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 16:00.
Parking (Main Entrance 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 be 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 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 280cm (9ft 2in).
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located outside the main entrance, in the car park.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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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- 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 (West Block)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are A-B-C-D-E-F.
- 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 (West Block)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in West Block.
- The lift is 90m (98yd) from main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are A-B-C-D-E-F.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Unit Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on C floor of West Block.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music/noise.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There is/are 1 consultation/treatment room(s) available.
- The room surveyed was Assessment Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unit 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 74cm (2ft 5in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilets are within other departments on F floor.
- Otherwise, the nearest accessible toilet is on the main corridor of West Block on E floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the unit entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.