AccessAble and North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust launch new Detailed Access Guide
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust becomes the latest of over 95 NHS Trusts to partner with AccessAble; a world leader in the provision of accessibility information.
The Trust has worked with AccessAble to create Detailed Access Guides to facilities, wards, and departments at North Middlesex Hospital, Bowes Road Clinic and St Michael's Hospital.
The Guides contain facts, figures and photographs to help patients, visitors and staff plan their journeys to and around the hospitals, covering everything from parking facilities and hearing loops, to walking distances and accessible toilets.
We know everyone’s accessibility needs are different, which is why having detailed, accurate information is so important. It’s why all of the details you’ll find in the Guide have been checked in person, on site, by trained surveyors.
Anna Nelson, Chief Executive of AccessAble, said:
“We are delighted to launch new Detailed Access Guides to North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, prioritising accessibility and patient experience, recognising how crucial detailed access information is for disabled patients, visitors and staff. I would like to express my thanks to the Trust for championing the provision of healthcare accessibility information, making appointments less anxious, uncertain and difficult for disabled people.”
Nnenna Osuji Chief Executive of North Middlesex University Hospital said:“When we as an organisation, commit to health equity, it is about everything we do from the very start of the process of care, to the end. Being intentional and proactive about identifying and then catering the access needs of all our patients and their families is a key element of this commitment. As the main provider of healthcare for our local population, we believe it is essential that our patients and visitors know and understand how they will be able to access our sites when they come for an x-ray, outpatient consultation, or to visit a sick relative. We know that attending for an appointment can be anxiety provoking, particularly on the first occasion when they may not know where to park, how they will be able to communicate, or the directions to the appointment. AccessAble are helping reduce that stress for our patients and visitors. We are delighted to partner with AccessAble to further our pledge to provide outstanding care to local people"
Manal Sadik, Associate Director for Health Equity at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, said: “We are excited to be collaborating with AccessAble, an organisation committed to improving accessibility and inclusivity. At North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, we prioritise fairness, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Our partnership with AccessAble highlights our enduring commitment to ensure our hospital and community sites are accessible to all our patients and carers. By providing patients and carers with accurate information before they visit us, and to ensure that any additional adjustments are put in place. We want to be sure that our hospital sites and community sites are safe and welcoming to all and working with AccessAble will help to identify any areas that require improvements. We also want to hear from our patients and carers of their experience so we can continuously improve, and ensure we are always promoting accessibility, valuing diversity, and ensuring inclusion throughout our organisation.”
View North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust’s Detailed Access Guides .
The information to North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust joins over 70,000 places already covered across the UK, making www.AccessAble.co.uk a great tool not only for planning a hospital visit, but also a day out or trip away.
For more information about the project, please contact Amy Waumsley, Strategic Projects Manager at AccessAble on 01438 842710 or email amy.waumsley@AccessAble.co.uk .
#KnowMoreGoMore #AccessAbleNHS