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Overview

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• About View
  • The Medical School is a very large building with 6 floors.
  • The building has 5 lifts.
  • The building has 6 staircases.
  • The floors are signed as Floor A, B, C, D and E.
  • There is a lower part of A Floor is still signed as A despite being another floor accessible only by a staircase or lift.
  • The Core 6 lifts and staircase are located just to the rear of the Medical School within the Medical School South Block Link. Although they are frequently used to access floors A, B, C, D and E within the Medical School, a key card is needed to access the building from these lifts.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Nottingham.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest tram stop is Queen's Medical Centre.
  • This tram stop has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab).
  • The guide contains information relating to both the Medical School and the Medical School South Wing Link.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The entrances with level access into the building are to access the building from Queens Medical Centre West Block and Queens Medical Centre South.
• The routes to access the building by going into and through the Queens Medical Centre are not level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to A floor.
• There are 10 other entrances.
• 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via ramp.
• The ramped park bridge entrance involves two sets of automatic doors, a slight ramp and a lift.
• The other ramped entrance is to access the Medical School Building South Block Link from the Tram Station.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is a lift located towards the left of the building that provides step-free access between A floor (lower area) and A floor.
  • Access to A floor lower area corridor is via 8 steps.
  • There is stepped access along the corridor leading to room A8 on the lower area of A floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • A key card is needed to access the Main Building from the Core 6 lifts and the Medical School Building South Block Link. Between these areas on each floor there is a set of automatic double doors that require a key card to open.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on floors A, B and C.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors A, B, C, D and E.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the lower area of A floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the B floor toilet with adaptations next to the Athena SWAN Parenting Room.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the gender neutral toilet areas towards the front and rear of the building on A floor.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on A1/LT1 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A3/LT3 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A4/LT4 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C1052 (opens new tab).
• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on C33A (opens new tab).
  • View information on C33B (opens new tab).
  • View information on D96a (opens new tab).
  • View information on D96b (opens new tab).
• Seminar Rooms View
  • View information on A5 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A6 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A7 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A8 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B128 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B129 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B130 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B139 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B141 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C1070 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C1071 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C1072 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C2505 (opens new tab).
  • View information on E1 (opens new tab).
• Computer Rooms View
  • View information on A18 (opens new tab).
  • View information on A36 (opens new tab).
  • View information on C77 (opens new tab).
• Meeting Rooms View
  • View information on B82a (opens new tab).
  • View information on B82b (opens new tab).
  • View information on B84 (opens new tab).
  • View information on B85 (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on B86 (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Greens Cafe (opens new tab).
  • View information on Hipps Café (opens new tab).
• Other Areas View
  • View information on Medical School - Athena SWAN Parenting Room (opens new tab).
  • View information on School of Medicine Reception (opens new tab).
  • View information on Clinical Skills Reception (opens new tab).
  • View information on Greenfield Medical Library (opens new tab).

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Parking (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the south of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 235cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 165m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (University Park Bridge Entrance)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located next to the Park Entrance and the Biodiscovery Institute.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 304cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the park entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Main Entrance Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• There are 5 steps.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 159cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 85cm.

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Main Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located in the main entrance foyer.
  • The distance from main entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is some patterned flooring in the seating area.

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Medical School Building South Block Link Entrance

• This entrance is located to the rear right of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.

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Park Bridge Entrance

• This entrance is located in the Park area next to Biodiscovery Institute on the other side of Clifton Boulevard to the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 172cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide.
• There are no handrails for the ramp.
• The ramp is located beyond the set of entrance doors and leads to a lift bypassing the staircase that leads to the bridge that crosses Clifton Boulevard and access the Medical School on floor B.
• There is very slight slope along the length of the bridge.

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Lift (Park Bridge Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located at the top of the ramp in front of you on entering the first entrance door.
• The distance from the park bridge entrance is 5m.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The park bridge entrance A floor and park bridge B floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 195cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Core 5)

• The lift surveyed is located in front of you when entering via the main entrance.
• The distance from main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The A, B, C, D and E floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 116cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 203cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Lift (Core 6)

• The lift surveyed is located within the Medical School Building South Block Link.
• The distance from the Medical School Building South Block Link entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The A, B, C, D and E floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1800kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 205cm (width) x 158cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • A key card is needed to access the Medical School from the lifts.
  • A key card is not needed to access areas in the Medical School Building South Block Link.

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Stairs (Core 5)

• The stairs are located towards the front of the building.
• The A (lower area), A, B, C, D and E floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (A Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located towards the right of the main entrance foyer on A floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (B Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on B floor of the building towards the front left of the building.
  • The distance from the Core 5 lifts is 45m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are automatic doors, which are push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 94cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 214cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 175cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.