Access Guide
Summary
- Services within the building include: Trust Head Quarters - Corporate Facilities with Meeting Spaces.
Getting Here (Trust HQ)
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By Road
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- Trust HQ is located to the west of the city of Hull and can be accessed from the A63 via the Beverley Humber Bridge Link road.
- There is a bike shelter available on site.
- Precise location of the shelter and access arrangements can be shared upon request from the team hosting your visit.
- There are blue badge bays at the front of Trust HQ and in the main car park off Willerby Court.
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 a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 56m 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 (Trust HQ)
- The building has shared parking facilities.
- The venue shares another venues parking facilities.
- The car park is located off Beverley Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
- 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.
- 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 not parking charges for the car park.
- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- There are ANPR cameras in operation in the car park.
- Visitors are required to log their registration numbers at reception.
- There are ANPR cameras in operation in the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (Trust HQ)
- This information is for the entrance located on the right as you enter the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 127cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 163cm.
Reception (Trust HQ)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter through the Trust HQ entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Trust HQ 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, 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 not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- 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 are soft bench seats without armrests.
- 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 not a television.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a sign in/sign out screen at 115cm high.
- Staff/visitors are required to input their registration number at reception.
- There is a sign in/sign out screen at 115cm high.
Getting Around (Trust HQ)
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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 not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is not provided in corridors.
- There is good visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- 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) (Meeting Room)
- The room surveyed was the Meeting Room.
- Meeting Room is located on the right as you enter through the Trust HQ entrance.
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Access
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- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available 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 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door is easy 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 some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- 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 is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- 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.
- The door can be opened the full length of the wall.
Room(s) (Westwood Meeting Room)
- The room surveyed was the Westwood Meting Room.
- Westwood Meeting Room is located on the left hand corridor.
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Access
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- There is also the Bridge Meeting Room.
- 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, but it is not 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 poor.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- 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 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are 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 fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
- 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 is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- 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.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located on the right of the building.
- There is step-free access to the kitchen.
- There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- 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 90cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces are 93cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 tiles.
- There are chairs without armrests within the kitchen.
- Tables are not permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- Vending machines are not available.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 216cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin 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 left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat visual contrast is poor.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Opposite Transfer Toilet(s)
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- There is not an opposite transfer toilet in this location.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There is/are 1 male toilet(s) located ahead as you enter the building.
- There is/are 1 female toilet(s) located ahead as you enter the building.
- The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial.
- Ambulant toilet cubicles are not available.
- There is not a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
- The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are lever.
- The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.
