Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The hospital is located approximately two miles to the North West of Burton upon Trent on Belvedere Road and is accessed via the A38 and the A50.
For Sat/Nav location, enter DE13 0RB. - There are 6 car parks for patients and visitors.
There are 24 Blue Badge bays available in the main car park, 16 in the Treatment Centre and 6 located at the Geoffrey Hodges Wing.
- The hospital is located approximately two miles to the North West of Burton upon Trent on Belvedere Road and is accessed via the A38 and the A50.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is located at Norton Road and Belvedere Road junction, approximately 160 metres away.
Bus services 8, 9, 401, 402, 403, 801 and 827 stop here. - There is not an onsite bus stop.
- The nearest bus stop is located at Norton Road and Belvedere Road junction, approximately 160 metres away.
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By Train
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- The nearest station to the hospital is Burton-on-Trent, approximately 1.6 miles away via Belvedere Road.
The station is managed by East Midlands Railway.
- The nearest station to the hospital is Burton-on-Trent, approximately 1.6 miles away via Belvedere Road.
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Useful Links
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- Diamond buses, operators of bus services to and from the area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Cross Country Trains, operators of services to and from Burton-on-Trent.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Google maps location finder.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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 on the ground floor corridor of the Outpatients area.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 01283 593 110.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is uhdb.contactpalsburton@nhs.net.
- There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
- Volunteers can be found at the Help Desk.
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on 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.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact PALS.
- There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the right of the corridor as you approach the Porters Lodge from the main entrance.
- 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 Staffordshire (including for patients attending Attend Anywhere virtual appointments).
Patients can pre-book face to face interpreting by contacting the ward/department with: Patient name, Appointment date & time, Clinic name & location and Hospital number (if known).
Patients can also book directly with Staffordshire ASSIST at assist@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Out of Hours face to face BSL interpreters can be requested by texting booking details to 07977 007 184.
Hospital Parking (Car Park 3 and Hospital Drop Off)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located to the left as you enter Entrance A.
- 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 tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 465cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 3in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located to the left of the hospital entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located inside the hospital building.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 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 75m (82yd 1in) from the main hospital entrance.
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge Holders, but they need to phone to register as per the below:
- Blue Badge Holders can register for free car parking by telephoning the Car Parking Help Line (0333 456 1111). Callers will need to have their Blue Badge number, badge expiry date and vehicle registration when registering. Registration can be done in advance or up to 72 hours after your visit. Registration for free parking covers Queens, Samuel Johnson and Sir Robert Peel hospitals.
Hospital Parking (Car Park 4 - Main Visitor Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located to the right as you enter Entrance A 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 not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- 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 223cm x 463cm (7ft 4in x 15ft 2in).
- There is not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- 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).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 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 75m (82yd 1in) from the main hospital entrance.
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Comments
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge Holders, but they need to phone to register as per the below:
- Blue Badge Holders can register for free car parking by telephoning the Car Parking Help Line (0333 456 1111). Callers will need to have their Blue Badge number, badge expiry date and vehicle registration when registering. Registration can be done in advance or up to 72 hours after your visit. Registration for free parking covers Queens, Samuel Johnson and Sir Robert Peel hospitals.
Getting To (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room)
- The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room is/are located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
- Access to the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room is via the main hospital entrance.
- Enter via the main entrance and turn right, then proceed down the corridor. Go through a set of double doors which are push pad activated and then turn left and continue down the corridor. Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic is located on the left.
- There is step free access to the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room.
- The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room is approximately 25m from the main hospital entrance.
- There is a/are manual, double door(s) which is/are easy to open between the main hospital entrance and the department/service.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at gate C, off the hospital access road.
- 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 not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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- There is a revolving door to the left of the single width automatic door.
- The revolving door has a width of 225cm.
- There is also a slow down button for the revolving door. The button is 100cm high.
Department / Service (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room)
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Department / Service Access
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- The Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic - Plaster Room is located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area, a sub waiting area, consultation rooms and treatment rooms.
- There are 7 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located in the corridor outside of the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor outside of the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic.
Entrance (Plaster Room)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the main hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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 single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance can be used by patients who are going directly to the Plaster Room but it is mainly used as the exit for patients who have visited the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic.
Reception (Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead from the department entrance doors.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance doors.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Waiting Room / Area (Plaster Room Waiting Area)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is approximately 37m from the clinic entrance doors.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Announcements are in person.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Dressing Room - Small)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dressing Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Dressing Room - Large)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Dressing Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Injection Room)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Injection Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Plaster Room - Small)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Plaster Room - Small.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not a chair.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Plaster Room - Large)
- There is / are 7 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Plaster Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not a chair.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor of the hospital, beside the Surgical Assessment Unit.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the right as you enter the hospital and also on the first floor, opposite the Café Retreat.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the hospital and down the corridor on the left.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet on the first floor.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Queen's Hospital Burton link (new tab) - click here.
- Queen's Hospital Burton Car Parking link (new tab) - click here.
