Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; meeting rooms and conference facilities.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located off the main entrance foyer.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located off the main entrance foyer.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located off the main entrance foyer.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Lindisfarne Centre is located within the grounds of St Aidan's College, with it's own access road, signposted off Mill Hill Lane, off Elvet Hill Road, off the A177 South Road. The A177 links the "Cock o the North" Roundabout on the A167 Darlington Road with the south side of the City Centre.
- The Lindisfarne Centre has it's own dedicated parking as signposted with Blue Badge parking. There is additional Blue Badge parking by the St Aidan's College Main Entrance on Windmill Hill. There is also an additional Blue Badge bay in the Mill Hill Car Park on Mill Hill Lane. There are several car parks with standard parking located throughout the College site, which require a permit to park. Temporary permits can be issued to visitors on request from the St Aidan's College main reception on Windmill Hill. There is public parking the Howlands Park and Ride on South Road, which will involve a 650m walk to the college via South College.
- For more information on the location of the college please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stops are on South Road near the end of Elvet Hill Road, South Road Colleges stops, approximately 550m from the college, served by bus routes 6, S1 and N21. In addition the PR2 bus service links the Howlands Park and Ride car park with the city centre.
- For more information on the bus routes 6, S1 and N21 to the South Road Colleges please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
- Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1.3 mile to the north of the College, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre.
- For more information on trains to Durham please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information
- Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate. - To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by student permit holders, visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located off Mill Hill Lane, in front of the centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Mill Hill Car Park.
- The car park is located on Mill Hill Lane.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Visitors should park in parking bays marked Lindisfarne Centre parking unless otherwise indicated.
- There is additional parking in the Mill Hill Car Park, opposite St Aidan's College on Mill Hill Lane (photographs 5 and 6).
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 176cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The bollards are black without an identification band. There is a level kerb from the car park at the bollards with a slight lip.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the car park.
- This entrance gives access to the entrance lobby / reception area.
- The entrance area/door is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Approach (Rear Entrance - Accessible)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Step(s)
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- There is an alternative path to the left of the building which has a slight ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Accessible)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, accessed via the path to the right of the main entrance.
- This entrance gives access to room UO03.
- The entrance area/door is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key lock is 94cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located at the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 74cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
- The main room is all on one level and can be combined or sub-divided to form 1 to 4 separate rooms.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding 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 play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played during particular events in the main room(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Comments
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- Private catering and service facilities are available including kitchen, coffee making and bar facilities.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor off the main entrance foyer.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Rear Entrance - Accessible.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- 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 163cm x 205cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 9in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 96cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 low.
- 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 91cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 high.
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 123cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in the main corridor off the reception lobby.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Rear Entrance - Accessible.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.