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Sensory Garden

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY

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Getting To The Hospital

  • By Road View
    • The hospital is located on London Road.
      The hospital can be accessed via the A52 and the M1, off junction 25 to the South East of Central Derby.
      For Sat Nav Location enter DE1 2QY.
    • Patient and visitor car parking is available at the Main Entrance car park.
      Clearly marked Blue Badge bays are available in the car park and drop off bays near to entrances.
      Car parking is free for Blue Badge Holders. This time is unlimited for those parking within a car park. Blue Badge holders press the intercom on exit and will be asked to hold their Blue Badge to the window. The Car Parking Team will then raise the barrier.
      People parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop is located on London Road, approximately 100 metres away with services to Leicester and Boulton via routes 1, 1a, 1c, 73 and skylink Derby.
    • There is an on-site bus stop located on Litchurch Street, which is served by the Trent Barton ‘Royal Derby’ bus. There is access to the Main Entrance of the hospital via steps and a ramp across the road from this bus stop.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Derby.
      The station is located 0.8 miles away via Canal Street or B6000.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
  • There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
  • The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located in Royal Derby Hospital. The PALS office also covers this hospital.
  • The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01332 785 156.
  • The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is uhdb.contactpalsderby@nhs.net.
  • Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille and different languages.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located around the hospital site.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
  • There are telephone and face to face language interpreters available.
    Telephone interpretation services are available 24 hours a day.
    Patients should contact the ward or clinic that they will be attending to discuss interpreting needs.
    Virtual appointments are available via Attend Anywhere.
    Interpreters can be used during these virtual appointments.
    BSL interpreters are provided by Communication Unlimited (including for patients attending Attend Anywhere virtual appointments).
    Patients can book an interpreter by contacting the interpreter’s department on 01332 788080 or emailing dhft.InterpreterServices@nhs.net with:
    Patient name, Appointment date & time, Clinic name & location and Hospital number (if known).
    Out of Hours face to face BSL interpreters can be requested by texting booking details to 07432 891 697.

Hospital Parking (Main Hospital Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located at the front of the hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located to the left of the main hospital entrance.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The ticket machine controls and slots are between 60cm to 143cm high.
    • Car parking is free for Blue Badge Holders. This time is unlimited for those parking within a car park. Blue Badge holders press the intercom on exit and will be asked to hold their Blue Badge to the window. The Car Parking Team will then raise the barrier.
    • People parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.

Hospital Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 224cm x 488cm (7ft 4in x 16ft).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located at the front of the car park, on the left.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • Paying View
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • 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 hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main hospital entrance.
  • Comments View
    • Car parking is free for Blue Badge Holders. This time is unlimited for those parking within a car park. Blue Badge holders press the intercom on exit and will be asked to hold their Blue Badge to the window. The Car Parking Team will then raise the barrier.
    • People parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.

Getting To (The Sensory Garden)

  • The Sensory Garden is/are located on Level 1 of the hospital, at the rear of the Wound Clinic waiting area.
  • Access to the Sensory Garden is via the main hospital entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead, past the main reception.
    Turn left down the corridor beside Junction 3.
    Continue along this corridor, go through the corridor entrance and the Wound Clinic department entrance is located directly ahead.
    Enter the department and continue straight along the main corridor.
    The wound clinic waiting area will be on the left.
    The entrance to the Sensory Garden is located at the rear of this waiting area.
  • There is step free access to the Sensory Garden.
  • The Sensory Garden is approximately 55m from the main hospital entrance.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 141cm (4ft 8in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Opening Times

  • Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

Outside Access (Sensory Garden - Wound Clinic Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Wound Clinic waiting area.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline immediately after this entrance.

Outside Access (Sensory Garden - Specialist Rehabilitation Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the garden room, within the Specialist Rehabilitation department.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.

Department / Service (Sensory Garden)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • The Sensory Garden is located on Level 1 of the hospital, at the rear of the Wound Clinic waiting area.
    • There is stepped access throughout the department/service.
    • There is no clear signage on the department/service.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the left side of the hospital Main Entrance lobby.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the hospital Main Entrance lobby.
  • Comments View
    • There are several paths that lead around the sensory garden.
    • These paths are made of dirt or block paving.
    • There are several benches available along the paths.

Level Change (Raised Seating Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the raised seating area.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 2 and on Level 3 of the hospital.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1 and on Level 2 of the hospital.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on Level 3 of the hospital.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 2 of the hospital.

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