Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include shared office space for student and graduate entrepreneurs.
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Incubator Hub is located on the A193 in the east of Newcastle City Centre.
- There is no on site parking at the Incubator Hub. On street parking is available on New Bridge Street.
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By Bus
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- The Incubator Hub is served by the number 12, 22, 39, 40, 62, 63, Blue Arrow 11 and Coaster 1 buses from the Newcastle Manors bus stop on New Bridge Street.
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By Train
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- The Incubator Hub is approximately 1.5 miles from Newcastle Central Station. Buses are available from the station to the campus.
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By Tram
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- The Incubator Hub is approximately half a mile from the Manors metro station.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Main CCE Car Park.
- The car park is located on City Campus East, off Falconar Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 175cm x 590cm (5ft 9in x 19ft 4in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on New Bridge Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance from the street.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is also a slight ramp to the left of the entrance as you face it, leading between the path from the street and the entrance.
- The height of the exit button is 92cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a height adjustable desk (shown in photograph 8).
- There are height adjustable chairs (shown in photograph 10).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 209cm x 188cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 96cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- The transfer space is reduced to 102cm due to the additional sink in the room.
- The 2 sinks are at the same height.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.