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Disabled Access Guide for Ward E17
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 West Block.
Related link Main Entrance and Central Area.
Related link Main Patient and Visitor Car Park.
Ward E17 is located on E floor of West Block.
It can also be accessed from the Elizabeth Ward Dialysis Unit.
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 (East Block - Blue Badge Car Park)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the side 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 3.6m x 6.1m (11ft 9in x 20ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd) from the Fracture Clinic entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 115m (126yd) from the Fracture Clinic 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 dropped kerbs.
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 not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located outside the Fracture Clinic, in the car park.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Drop-off parking is limited to 20 minutes.
Outside Access (Fracture Clinic Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located in the East Block Blue Badge Car Park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
This entrance can also be used to gain access to A floor of East and West Block.
Level Change (Fracture Clinic Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
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.
Other Floors (East Block)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are A-B-C-D-E.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift (East Block)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the East Block .
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are A-B-C-D-E.
The lift is 175m (191yd) from the east block entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.58m x 2.05m (5ft 2in x 6ft 8in).
The clear door width is 106cm.
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 reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Ward E17 Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on E floor of East Block.
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Access From Dialysis Unit)
This information is for the entrance located in the Elizabeth Ward Dialysis Unit.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
Reception
The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
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 available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
Waiting Room / Area (Parents/Carers Sitting Room)
There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 28m (30yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is vinyl.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
Announcements are in person.
Information is available in Braille on request.
Information is available in large print on request.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
There is a television.
The television does not have subtitles.
There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
There are no vending machines.
Consultation / Treatment Room
The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
The consultation / treatment room is 30m (33yd) 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 128cm (4ft 2in) 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.
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.
Ward
There are 2 bays available.
There are 4 side rooms available.
The area/room/bay surveyed was Room 3.
The area/room/bay is 10m (11yd) from the ward entrance.
There is level access to the ward.
There are doors into the bay / side room.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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.
No bedside services are chargeable.
The ward is unisex.
A hoist is available.
The hoist is manual.
A sling is available.
The sling is attached by hook and loop.
There is an adapted toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a standard toilet for visitors to use on the ward.
There is a bathroom on the ward.
Lighting levels are adjustable.
A flashing alarm is not available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.
| Day | Visiting Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The venue is open 24hrs.
Adapted Bathroom (Room 3 Ensuite)
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is unisex.
The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 10m (11yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located in the ensuite of Room 3.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm x 230cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
The tap type is sensor.
There is a mixer tap.
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.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The shower control type is sensor.
The shower seat is flip down.
The flip down or fixed seat height is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Bathroom (Shower)
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The bathroom is unisex.
The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the adapted bathroom door.
The adapted bathroom is 20m (22yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located to the left as you enter the ward.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 150cm x 350cm (4ft 11in x 11ft 5in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
There is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
The tap type is sensor.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is fixed.
The shower control type is lever.
The shower seat is (none).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted shower room.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Bathroom (Bath)
There are adapted bathrooms available.
Location of and access to adapted bathroom
The adapted bathroom is 25m (27yd) from the ward entrance.
The adapted bathroom is located to the left as you enter the ward.
There is level access to the adapted bathroom.
Features and dimensions of adapted bathroom
A key is not required for the adapted bathroom.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted bathroom door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 350cm x 330cm (11ft 5in x 10ft 9in).
The bathroom has a non slip floor.
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted bathroom
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
The tap type is sensor.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted bathroom.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 61cm (2ft ).
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a shower over the bath.
The shower head height is fixed.
The shower head height is 61cm (2ft ).
The shower control type is lever.
There are not wall mounted handrails available.
Wheel In Shower
There is not a wheel in shower.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The bath seating plate is height adjustable.
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.
