Disabled Access Guide for Gillies Ward

Related link South Entrance.

Gillies Ward is located on the first floor of the South Corridor.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Sherwood.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bulwell.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

The car park is at the front of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.35m x 4.55m (10ft 11in x 14ft 11in).

The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the south entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the south 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 block paving.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

There is a designated drop off point.

The drop off point is located in front of the south entrance.

There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

This information is for the entrance located on South Road.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance and leading to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the foyer area as you enter.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.

The lift is 15m (16yd) from the south entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.48m x 2.6m (4ft 10in x 8ft 6in).

The clear door width is 128cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the South Corridor.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 216cm (7ft 1in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are permanently held open.

The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

The desk is 25m (27yd) from the ward entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

The desk is generally staffed.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is not a touchscreen.

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 counter.

There is level access once inside the venue.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Some Picture signage is available.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.

There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.

The consultation / treatment room is 20m (22yd) from the ward 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 double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is a bed/couch.

The bed/couch is adjustable.

There is a chair.

The chair is not adjustable.

No chairs have armrests.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

All tables are permanently fixed.

A hoist is available.

The hoist is manual.

A sling is available.

The sling is attached by hook and loop.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

There are 4 bays available.

There are 5 side rooms available.

The area/room/bay surveyed was Bay 1.

The area/room/bay is 36m (39yd) from the ward entrance.

There is level access to the ward.

There are not doors into the bay / side room.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

All beds are adjustable.

All beds have bedside storage.

Bedside services available are television, telephone, radio, internet and games.

All bedside services are chargeable.

The ward is female.

A hoist is available.

The hoist is manual.

A sling is available.

The sling is attached by hook and loop.

There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.

There is not an adapted toilet for visitors to use outside the ward.

There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.

There is a bathroom on the ward.

Lighting levels are bright.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

There are adapted bathrooms available.

Location of and access to adapted bathroom

Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom

Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom

Bath and Shower

Wheel In Shower

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom

Accessible shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the main ward corridor.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 6in).

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located in the main ward corridor.

The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the ward entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

All standard toilet cubicles are fitted with grab rails.

Disability awareness training is available for staff.

The most commonly used documents can be produced in different formats on request.

Different formats may include Braille, large print, different languages, voice recognition CD and audio.

Staff will be happy to arrange for a British Sign Language communicator to be available. Please contact the clinic / service within a reasonable amount of time prior to your appointment to request this.

Thebigword Interpreting Service provides interpreters for people receiving care from Nottingham University Hospitals.

An interpreter can be booked either via hospital staff or by calling the agency direct on 0870 748 8000.

Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu are the core languages covered.

Also covered are :

Bengali, Polish, Kurdish, Chinese, Farsi, Arabic, Turkish and Gujarati along with Mirpuri and Sylheti dialects.

In core languages the Agency guarantees an interpreter within two hours.

Other languages are also offered - please contact the Agency for advice.

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can provide advice and support for accessing these services.

They can be contacted on 0800 052 1195 or by visiting the office in the South Corridor.

Registered assistance dogs are generally welcomed in all areas although departments with high risk from infection, such as intensive care units, should be contacted in advance.

Switchboard staff are Type Talk aware.

A textphone is available in the Outpatients Department.

Help with luggage is available for inpatients.

The mobility aids available in the hospital include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs, tri wheel walkers, shower chairs, bath hoists, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings, adjustable beds and crutches.

There is no charge for mobility aids.

To obtain mobility aids please contact a nurse/doctor.

There is not a mobility scooter charging point at the hospital.

Portable hearing loop systems are not available at the hospital.

Children are generally welcomed in most departments but should be accompanied by an adult.