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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Manors.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest Metro station is Manors.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 18:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is 6m from the venue's entrance.
  • The convenient dropoff point is located on Ellison Place
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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 350cm (16ft 5in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main accessible entrance.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • The Ellison Place public car park is located to the rear of the venue.
  • The Ellison Place public car park has 7 designated bays.

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Outside Access (Ellison Place)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Ellison Place)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • The automatic door slides open.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • There are hearing loops fitted in the Conference Rooms on the 5th floor.
  • The photograph shows one of the function rooms.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the reception foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 5.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 130cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is 23m (25yd 6in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left as you face the lifts.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 265cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 8in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are standard toilet available on floors 1 - 4, and accessible toilets available on all floors except the 3rd.
  • There are baby changing facilities available on the 4th floor.
  • There is a Changing Places toilet available on the first floor. Please see the relevant toilet section for more details.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Changing Places Toilet)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located directly to the right as you exit the lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 201cm x 290cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 6in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 149cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • This toilet also has an electric hoist, height adjustable bed, roll in shower and fold down seat available.
  • The shower controls are twist/ tum and 102 cm high.
  • There is an accessible toilet, similar to the the accessible toilets on the other floors, located next to this changing places toilet.
  • Both are accessed via a moderate ramp, 197 cm wide, from the lifts.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the left as you face the lifts.
  • The female toilets are 24m (26yd 9in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the left as you face the lifts.
  • The male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilet available on floors 1 - 4, and accessible toilets available on all floors except the 3rd.
  • There are baby changing facilities available on the 4th floor.
  • There is a Changing Places toilet available on the first floor. Please see the relevant toilet section for more details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • The photograph shows the shower, seat, bed and hoist in the Changing Places toilet.