Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Walkergate Park Hospital is located to the east of Newcastle.
From the A1 exit onto the A167 and continue south east for approximately 3 miles.
Exit the A167 onto the A1057 (Coast Road) and continue east before exiting the dual carriageway after approximately 2 miles and turn right at Benfield Road, signed.
The entrance to Walkergate Park is on the right after approximately 600 metres, opposite the school. - There is on-site parking surrounding the hospital with the main Blue Badge parking located to the left as you enter the grounds.
There is further Blue Badge parking directly outside other services.
- Walkergate Park Hospital is located to the east of Newcastle.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is approximately 80 metres away on Benfield Road, served by buses 553 and 995.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, approximately 3.5 miles away.
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By Underground
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- The nearest Metro station is Walkergate, approximately 500 metres away.
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Useful Links
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- Arriva Buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Stagecoach North East buses.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Newcastle Railway Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Tyne and Wear Metro.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
- Home visits services are available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located around the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 330cm x 600cm (10ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 58m (63yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Parking (Rear Entrance)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 605cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Getting To
- Drive Mobility is/are located at the rear of the hospital.
- To see the building map please click here (opens new tab).
- Access to Drive Mobility is via the main entrance.
- From the main entrance turn left, passing reception round to the right and proceed into the rear corridor.
Continue along the corridor for approximately 35 metres to the doors at the end.
There is a seating area on the left beyond the doors.
Turn right, following signage through a set of doors after approximately 15 metres and continue along to the end of the corridor.
Turn left and follow the corridor along for approximately 10 metres, then turn diagonally right for approximately 10 metres, past Ward 3.
Go through the double doors and follow the corridor to the end, to the entrance to Building 2.
The entrance doors open automatically towards you using the push pad on the left.
Turn left beyond the doors and continue along the corridor for approximately 15 metres and the Drive Mobility entrance is located on the right, before the rear entrance.
This is a guided route by staff accompaniment, the rear entrance may be used after an initial visit by arrangement.
From the rear entrance, the entrance to Drive Mobility is on the left after approximately 5 metres. - There is step free access to Drive Mobility.
- Drive Mobility is approximately 176m from the main entrance.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 159cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 01/03/2022.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 and wood.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are two seater sofas and armchairs.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- 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.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
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Comments
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- First time visitors use the main entrance at the front of the building and are then taken through to the rear of the hospital.
Department / Service (North East Drive Mobility - Driving and Passenger Assessment)
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Department / Service Access
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- Drive Mobility is located to the rear right of the hospital.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is carpet and wood.
- There is 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 good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; accessible toilet facilities for everyone and a waiting room/area.
- A hearing assistance system is available.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right of the main corridor.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Accessible Toilet(s) (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 right as you enter the Drive Mobility department.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Drive Mobility department entrance.
- 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 245cm (5ft 9in x 8ft).
- The accessible toilet does 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush 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 contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 141cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 73cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 116cm.
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- The grab rail on the bi-folding door restricts entry space to 75cm.
Related Access Guides
- To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Building 1 - Main Building - Ward 1 link (new tab) - click here.