Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The hospital is located on Uttoxeter Road to the west of Derby and can be accessed via the A38, A52, A50 and the M1 off junction 25.
For sat/nav, please enter DE22 3NE. - There are 8 car parks for patients and visitors based off the internal loop road.
Car Park 3 is for the use of Blue Badge holders and has 64 spaces available.
There are other Blue Badge spaces throughout the hospital at Entrance 24, Entrance 21 and the Children's Hospital.
Blue Badge parking is free for a maximum of 3 hours.
- The hospital is located on Uttoxeter Road to the west of Derby and can be accessed via the A38, A52, A50 and the M1 off junction 25.
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By Bus
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- The 904 Hopper bus stops at the hospital.
- There is an onsite bus stop.
- The bus stop is located on the Loop road near to the Children's Hospital.
This bus stop serves the Trent Barton ‘Royal Derby’ bus.
There are also bus stops located around the perimeter of the hospital. - There are a variety of sheltered bus stops around the hospital.
The bus stop located on the Loop road near to the Children's Hospital is sheltered (roof only) and has bench seating.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Derby.
The station is located 3.7 miles away via the A601 and Uttoxeter New Road/A516.
The Station is managed by East Midlands Railway.
- The nearest train station is Derby.
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Useful Links
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- Arriva bus tickets and timetables.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Trent Barton bus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Cross Country Trains tickets and timetables.
- 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 within the main entrance area, opposite Costa Coffee, on Level 1.
- 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 all 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.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
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Comments
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- 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.
- There is an onsite BSL interpreter every Monday and Friday.
- 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 (Car Park 3 - Accessible Parking)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
- The car park is located on the right side of the hospital, below Car Park 2.
- The car park type is sheltered.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
- 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 a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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 228cm x 476cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 7in).
- 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 not a designated drop-off point.
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Paying
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- There are not 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.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
- Payment machines are located ahead as you enter the Kings Treatment Centre car park 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).
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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 unaided.
- 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre car park entrance.
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Comments
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- Only 14 of the Blue Badge bays have the 120cm hatched zone on one side of the parking bay. These are signposted as Wide Access Vehicle bays.
- This car park also has 2 electric vehicle charging points available.
- The ticket machine controls and slots are between 60cm to 142cm high.
- The ticket machine is on a slight slope.
- There are a number of Blue Badge spaces around the site which are not behind a barrier control system, these are free for Blue Badge Holders for up to 3 hours. For all enquiries, please ring the Car Parking Office on: 01332 786 776.
- Blue Badge Holders parking inside a barrier controlled car park have unlimited free car parking time. To claim free car parking you will be asked to press the intercom at the Car Parking Exit barrier to show your Blue Badge.
- Blue Badge Holders parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.
Hospital Parking (Car Park 2)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located on the right side of the hospital, in front of the Kings Treatment Centre.
- 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.
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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 right of the car park entrance.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the 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 at the entrance to the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
- Payment machines are located on the right side of the car park and beside the Kings Treatment Centre 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).
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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 clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre main entrance.
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Comments
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- The bollards at the rear of the drop-off point have a minimum width of 148cm.
- The ticket machine controls and slots are between 68cm to 149cm high.
- There are a number of Blue Badge spaces around the site which are not behind a barrier control system, these are free for Blue Badge Holders for up to 3 hours. For all enquiries, please ring the Car Parking Office on: 01332 786 776.
- Blue Badge Holders parking inside a barrier controlled car park have unlimited free car parking time. To claim free car parking you will be asked to press the intercom at the Car Parking Exit barrier to show your Blue Badge.
- Blue Badge Holders parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.
Hospital Parking (Car Park 4)
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located on the right side of the hospital, behind the Kings Treatment Centre.
- 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 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 231cm x 476cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 7in).
- There is 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 along the road that leads around the car park, beside bus stop C.
- 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 at the entrance to the car park.
- Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 3 hours only.
- Payment machines are located beside the Kings Treatment Centre rear 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).
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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 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre rear entrance.
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Comments
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- There are several slopes and ramps with a slight gradient to exit this car park. The minimum width of the slopes and ramps is 111cm wide.
- There is a maximum waiting time of 30 minutes within the drop off point.
- The ticket machine controls and slots are between 60cm to 142cm high.
- There are a number of Blue Badge spaces around the site which are not behind a barrier control system, these are free for Blue Badge Holders for up to 3 hours. For all enquiries, please ring the Car Parking Office on: 01332 786 776.
- Blue Badge Holders parking inside a barrier controlled car park have unlimited free car parking time. To claim free car parking you will be asked to press the intercom at the Car Parking Exit barrier to show your Blue Badge.
- Blue Badge Holders parking in a Blue Badge space outside of a barrier controlled car park have 3 hours free car parking.
Opening Times (Kings Treatment Centre)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Entrance (Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located within Car Park 3.
- 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Comments
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- There is a very easy slope beyond the entrance.
Outside Access (Kings Treatment Centre Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 145cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 214cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Side Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the top level of car park 3.
- 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 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 not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (Kings Treatment Centre Rear Entrance - Steep Ramp)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building, opposite Car Park 4.
- 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 not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- 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 178cm.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 126cm.
Reception (Kings Treatment Centre Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you exit the Kings Treatment Centre car park lifts.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre car park entrance lifts.
- 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 no 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- 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 tiles.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 good.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl and tiles.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are provided in corridors.
- Seating is provided in corridors.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Amenities
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Shops and Services
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- The shops/services available include; Amigo and a coffee shop.
- There is a MedeQuip in the treatment centre.
MedeQuip is a Mobility and Equipment Store.
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ATM Machines
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- There is an/are ATM machine(s) available.
- The ATM Machine(s) is/are located to the right of the building.
- A low level ATM machine is not available.
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Pay Phones and Charging Points
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- A pay phone is available.
- The pay phone(s) is/are located to the left of the ATM.
- The pay phone(s) is/are cash or card payment.
- A low level pay phone (controls between 75cm - 100cm from floor level) is available.
- Phone charging points are not available.
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Public WiFi
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- Free public WiFi is not available.
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TV Pre-Payment Machines
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- There are no TV pre-pay machines for patients.
Other Floors (Front)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 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 not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 good.
Other Floors (Middle)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 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 not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 good.
Other Floors (Rear)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 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 not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 good.
Other Floors (Rear Entrance)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the second floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 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 not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift (Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park Entrance Lift - NY 3369)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly ahead as you enter the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park 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 Level 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 229cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park Entrance Lift - NY 3368)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly ahead as you enter the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park 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 Level 1, 2 and 3.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 239cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Kings Treatment Centre Lift - NY 3367)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the centre of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park entrance lifts.
- 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 Level 2 and 3.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 229cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Entrance (Toilet Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the entrance to the Costa.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park entrance lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 207cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 91cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 91cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a covered cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 93cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the left of the entrance to the Costa.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Kings Treatment Centre Accessible Car Park entrance lifts.
- There is pictorial 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.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (Kings Treatment Centre)
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the Kings Treatment Centre, to the left of the entrance to the Costa.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2 of the Kings Treatment Centre, to the left of the entrance to the Costa.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on Level 2 of the Kings Treatment Centre, to the left of the entrance to the Costa.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Royal Derby Hospital link (new tab) - click here.
- Royal Derby Hospital Car Parking link (new tab) - click here.
