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

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• Comments View
  • The School of Nursing can also be accessed via the main hospital or the Medical School.

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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.
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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.
• 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 (Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00..
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00..
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00..
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00..
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00..

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • A large staff car park is available.

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Outside Access (School of Nursing Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) 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 door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (School of Nursing Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Medical School Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on West Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Medical School Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
• 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 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium height.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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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 View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Reception (B Floor)

• The desk is 35m (38yd) from the lift .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• This is by lift.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have 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 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.
• This venue does not play background music/noise.
• Route finding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the school of nursing entrance.
• The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the just beyond the school of nursing 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • An adapted toilet is available in the Medical School.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the main B floor corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.