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Disabled Access Guide for Maxillofacial X-Ray
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Queen’s Medical Centre Campus
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Tel: 0115 924 9924
Textphone: 0800 183 0204
Email: nuhcommunications@nuh.nhs.uk
Web: http://www.nuh.nhs.uk
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Introduction
Related link Main Patient and Visitor Car Park.
Related link Main Entrance and Central Area.
Related link West Block.
Maxillofacial X-Ray is located on B floor of West Block.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Dunkirk.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Nottingham.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Main Entrance Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
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 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.7m (11ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2.8m (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 to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
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.
Outside Access (Maxillofacial X-Ray Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on B floor of West Block.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the unit 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 bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
Inside Access
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.
Route finding signage is not available.
No Braille signage is available.
No Tactile signage is available.
No Picture signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
Waiting Room / Area
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are not doors into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is no television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
There is a children's play area.
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The room surveyed was Diagnostic Room 2.
The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd) 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 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 not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is adjustable.
All chairs have armrests.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All tables are permanently fixed.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the maxillofacial x-ray entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the department.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 230cm (7ft 2in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 81cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located to the left as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 13m (14yd) from the maxillofacial x-ray entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
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 183 0204 or by visiting the office in the B floor central route behind the main reception area.
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.
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.
