Access Guide
Summary
- Services within the building include: IT, Payroll, HR, Pharmacy, Medical Records.
Getting Here (Mary Seacole Building)
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By Road
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- The Mary Seacole building is located to the west of the city of Hull and can be access from the A63 via the Beverley Humber Bridge Link road.
- There are blue badge bays at the front of the Mary Seacole building and in the main car park.
There are ANPR cameras in operation in the car park.
Visitors are required to input their registration numbers at the entrances.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 320 metres away on Willerby Court with access into Hull and Cottingham.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Cottingham.
- Cottingham train station is 2.6 miles away.
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- For more information on Hull Trains please click here (opens new tab).
Parking
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Parking
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- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Willberby Court.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- 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 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 228cm x 459cm (7ft 5.76in x 15ft 0.71in).
- There is 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.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There are additional car parks for staff and visitors.
- There is a main car park with blue badge bays located on Willerby Court.
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Paying
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- There are not parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
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Access from the Car Park
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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 entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 32m (81.28cm) from the entrance (entrance A).
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Shared Parking
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- There are ANPR cameras in operation in the car park.
- Visitors are required to log their registration numbers at the entrances.
- There are 14 Electric Vehicle charging bays within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Electric Vehicle charging bays are 229cm x 488cm.
- The height of the charging nozzle is 85cm.
- The controls height range from 80cm - 114cm.
- There is a 5cm kerb on approach to the machine.
- Payment can be made via contactless payment or an app.
Outside Access (Entrance A)
- This information is for the entrance located on the right of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'Mary Seacole Entrance A'.
- 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.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- 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 90cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The gradient of the ramp/slope 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.
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Comments
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- There is a staff/visitor self-log-in/log-out system at this entrance.
- The height of the self-log-in/log-out screen is 110cm.
- There is a staff/visitor self-log-in/log-out system at this entrance.
Entrance (Medical Records/Pharmacy Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right corridor from Entrance A.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 113cm.
- 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 74cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the corridor leading from HR to Medical Records/Pharmacy.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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 left going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Getting Around (IT/HR/Medical Records/Pharmacy)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
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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 carpet.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is provided in some corridors.
- There is good 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 not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- on the ground floor on the corridor between IT and Estates.
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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.
Room(s) (Quiet Room)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was the Staff Room.
- Staff Room is located in the corridor between Estates and IT.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are under 75cm for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 75cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is laminate.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Waiting Room / Area (IT)
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Waiting Room/Area
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- There is a waiting room / area.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests and chairs with no armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The clear floor space beneath tables is 69cm.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Vending machines are not available.
Waiting Room / Area (HR)
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Waiting Room/Area
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- There is a waiting room / area.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Seating in this area includes; chairs with armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Vending machines are not available.
Kitchen (IT Kitchen)
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Location and Access
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- The kitchen is located on the corridor between Estates and IT.
- There is step-free access to the kitchen.
- There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
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Kitchen Fittings
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- The height of the work surfaces are 91cm (2ft 11.83in) .
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
- There is not a height adjustable work surface.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- Vending machines are not available.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Lighting levels are good.
Room (Hot Desk Room)
- The room is located to the right of the IT Waiting area.
- The distance from entrance A is 23m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Standard Toilet(s) (IT)
- There is/are 1 male toilet(s) located in the IT area.
- There is/are 1 female toilet(s) located in the IT area.
- The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial .
- Ambulant toilet cubicles are available in the female standard toilet(s).
- The ambulant cubicles have horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat.
- There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
- The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever and twist/turn.
- The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.
Standard Toilet(s) (Medical Records/Pharmacy)
- There is/are 1 male toilet(s) located in the medical records area.
- There is/are 1 female toilet(s) located in the medical records area.
- The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial .
- Ambulant toilet cubicles are available in some male and female standard toilets.
- The ambulant cubicles have varying layouts of grab rails.
- There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
- The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever and twist/turn.
- The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations (Medical Records - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Medical Records and Pharmacy area, on the ground floor.
- The distance from the Medical Records/Pharmacy entrance is 23m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
