You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include mock treatment rooms, labs and meeting rooms.

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • The City Hospital is located off of Lisburn Road and is easily accessible by car.
  • There is parking on site which must be paid for. There is a multi-storey car park located in front of the venue which contains Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • There are multiple bus stops around the city hospital with many bus routes running past the venue. The closet bus stop to the entrance is within 150m and the busses that stop here are 9A, 9B, 9C, 38, 51, 103, 523, 525, 530, 538 and 551.
• By Train View
  • There is also a train station very close to the venue so even accessing the venue by train is possible. The train station is called City Hospital Train Station.
• Useful Links View
  • Belfast Bus Route Planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Belfast Train Journey Planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Useful Information. Skip to the next section.

Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
• To see more information on Asperger’s Social and Support Group at Queen’s please click here (opens new tab).
• The group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in the Student Guidance Centre. It allows students to develop friendships, discuss any difficulties which they may experience at university and receive support both from their peers and the group facilitators (two Disability Officers). The group meets in a safe, secure environment where members feel comfortable and accepted. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting the Ulster Museum and the Linen Hall Library, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on healthy eating and stress management.
• To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
• Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre.
• To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.

You are on Site/Campus Car Park (Hospital Multi-Story Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Site/Campus Car Park (Hospital Multi-Story Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the main hospital building, on Jubilee Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Belfast City Hospital.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 195cm (6ft 5in).
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the hospital.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the hospital.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the hospital main entrance.

You are on Building Parking. Skip to the next section.

Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

Collapse all Expand all

• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is hospital multi-story car park.
  • The car park is located opposite the hospital.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

You are on Outside Access (Tower Block Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Tower Block Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main tower block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

You are on Lift (Tower Block Main Lift). Skip to the next section.

Lift (Tower Block Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left hand side of the corridor leading through the venue.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, C, A , D, U, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 170cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 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 lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

You are on Other Floors (Tower Block Main Stairs). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Tower Block Main Stairs)

Collapse all Expand all

• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, C, A , D, U, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • The stairs are located on the left hand side of the corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 55m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.

You are on Reception (U Floor Reception). Skip to the next section.

Reception (U Floor Reception)

• U Floor Reception is located at the end of the main corridor leading through the floor.
• The desk is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.

You are on Accessible Shower. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the right hand side of the corridor, that joins on the right off of the corridor leading from the reception area.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; a drop down rail and a shower curtain.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

You are on Accessible Toilet. Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• 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 approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side of the corridor, that joins on the right off of the corridor leading from the reception area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord 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/are female sanitary, clinical waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female toilets located on the right hand side of the main corridor leading to reception.
• There are shared toilet located on the right hand side of the corridor joining at the end of the corridor leading from the reception.

Collapse all Expand all

• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right hand side of the main corridor leading to reception.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 18m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.