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The Mansion House

Fernwood Road, Jesmond, NE2 1TJ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right when entering the rear entrance on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left when entering the rear entrance.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the main lounge.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located on the first floor corridor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Rear / Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 84cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 86cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.

Getting Around (The Mansion House)

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right when entering the rear entrance.
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 1m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • There is a second door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 241cm (depth).
    • There is 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 118cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 56cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bar is located in the large drawing room.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located on the right when entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 114cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room (Main Lounge)

  • The room is located to the right when entering the rear entrance.
  • The distance from rear entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is 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 may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Room (Large Drawing Room)

  • The room is located to the rear left of the building.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are a set of doors in this room that lead to the small drawing room. The doors are double and open towards you and are 180cm wide.

Room (Small Drawing Room)

  • The room is located to the left of the building.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is no 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is 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 background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Room (Dining )

  • The room is located to the left of the main lounge.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is no 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
  • None of the tables and desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The stairs are located within the front lounge.
  • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from stairs is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has stepped access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • Entry to the room is by a key lock.
  • The height of the key lock is 82cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 63cm from the floor.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: an armchair.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.