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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 3 and Hospital Drop Off)

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• Parking View
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • 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.
• Paying View
  • 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).
• 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 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Hospital Parking (Car Park 4 - Main Visitor Parking)

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• Parking View
  • 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.
• 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 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).
• 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 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Getting To (Ward 19 - Orthopaedics)

• Ward 19 - Orthopaedics is/are located on the first floor of the hospital.
• Access to Ward 19 - Orthopaedics is via the main entrance.
• Enter the hospital via the main entrance.
  Proceed ahead along the corridor, passing Costa and WH Smith.
  Continue to the very end of the corridor to the lifts, located on the right.
  Take a lift to the first floor.
  On exiting the lift, Ward 19 - Orthopaedics is located on your right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 19 - Orthopaedics.
• Ward 19 - Orthopaedics is approximately 5m from the lift.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Lift (Porters Lodge)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 165m (180yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 260cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The door closer control is below 90cm.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Other Floors (Porters Lodge)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Ward 19 - Orthopaedics)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 of the hospital.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • 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 162cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a phone on the wall at 140cm high.
  • Please ring 3051 to gain access to the ward.
• Comments View
  • There is a phone on the wall at 140cm high.
  • Please ring 3051 to gain access to the ward.

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Ward (Ward 19 - Orthopaedics)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an trauma and orthopaedic ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 6 bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 6 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 30 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 116cm.
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the desk is 73cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on Level 1, next to the Multi Faith Centre.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on Level 1, next to the Multi Faith Centre.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 1pm-7pm, bookable in one hour slots.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 8.30am-9.30am.

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Washroom (Male)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located to the right as you enter, on the male side of the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 13m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 115cm x 210cm (3ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Washroom (Female)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • There is/are also 2 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the left corridor, on the female side of the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 12m from the ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 204cm x 172cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 8in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the right side of the ward, outside Bed 1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the ward entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is high.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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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.

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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.