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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture theatres and laboratories.
• Ellison B Block is connected to Ellison A Block. There are connections between Ellison Blocks A, B, C, D and E. .
• Related link Ellison A Block .
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• Related link Ellison C Block .
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• Related link Ellison D Block .
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• Related link Ellison E Block .
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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Ellison B Block Room B001 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B003 please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for ELB 002 - Microbiology Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for ELB 002b - Preparation Room please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for ELB 004 - Biosciences Lab please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for ELB 005 - Microscopy Suite please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for ELB 0007 please click here (new tab).
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Ellison B Block B216 please click here (new tab).

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Out of Term Time)

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located off the A167(M) in the centre of Newcastle.
  • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the university. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours' notice.
• By Bus View
  • The West and South areas of the City are served by the number 1, 10, 11, 30, 31, 33, 33A, 35, 36 and 38 buses at the Haymarket John Dobson Street bus stop on John Dobson Street. The number 1 provides a free inter-campus service for staff and students.
• By Train View
  • The City Campus is approximately 1 mile from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus as well as metro trains to Haymarket which is the nearest station for City Campus West.
• By Underground View
  • In addition to Haymarket for City Campus West, Manors Station is the nearest for City Campus East. Four Lane Ends Metro can be used to go to Coach Lane Campus. Buses are available from Pilgrim Street to the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on the Security Department please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 3999 (General) / 0191 227 3200 (Dedicated Emergency Line).
• Email: [email protected].
• Security staff are first aid trained and part of the fire response team. A free Safe Zone App is available to download to mobile phones for Staff and Students for quick response to emergency situations. Security staff are based in Sutherland House at the City Campus and in the Clinical Skills building at Coach Lane Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 349 5600.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4209.
• Email: [email protected].
• Staff receive Disability Equality Training.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the side of the Ellison Building, on Trinity Lane.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Ellison Building and Trinity Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Ellison Building main entrance.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Ellison Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Ellison Building main entrance.
• Comments View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge parking and University fleet vehicles only.
  • A valid parking permit is required for Blue Badge parking.

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Outside Access (Ellison Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Ellison Place.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 95cm (3ft 1.4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 195cm (6ft 4.77in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Lift View
  • There is an Out of Hours door to the right of the double doors. The Out of Hours door opens automatically by push pad. The Out of Hours door is single. The width of the Out of Hours door opening is 110cm.

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Entrance (Ellison Building B Block Internal Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter via the Ellison Building main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Entrance (First Floor B Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Ellison Building A Block leading to the B Block.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 86cm (2ft 9.86in) .
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 11.84in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 88cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Entrance (CIS First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the B Block Building leading to CIS Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 177cm (5ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There are no doors at the entrance between CIS and Ellison B.

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Entrance (CIS Second Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Ellison B Block leading to CIS Building .
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6.13in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left just beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located just beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Lift View
  • There is no door between CIS and Ellison B the gap is 107cm at handrail height and 134cm below handrail which is 107cm from the floor.

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Entrance (Faculty of Engineering and Environment)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Ellison Building A Block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 4.57in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to B0001 lecture theatre.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 4 and 5. .
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no and clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Labs Platform Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the corridor from the Ellison Building B Block Internal Entrance.
• The distance from the Ellison Building B Block Internal Entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • Ground, upper ground (ELB 002) and basement floors (ELB ) can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 93cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a 120cm high key card reader entry system to access this lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located at the end of the Ellison Building B Block main corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the Ellison Building B Block internal entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a spiral staircase between floors 2 and 3 within the School of Geography and Natural Sciences.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are floor 3 within the School of Geography and Natural Sciences (Rooms B301-B313).

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Lift (Front Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead on the left as you enter the Ellison Building entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Ellison Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 129cm x 102cm (4ft 3in x 3ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are three identical lifts in this area.
  • The lift surveyed was the lift to the right.
  • The lifts to the left and in the centre access floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only.
  • To access floor 6, the lift on the far right as you enter has to be used.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilets are in the foyer of the Ellison Block A building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the main corridor.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the Ellison Building B Block internal entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Access to Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance to the toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 80cm.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, in the main corridor of the B Block, in the shared toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower created by the shower tray.