Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a nursery and creche for student and staff use.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:45 - 18:15.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 18:15.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 18:15.
- Thursday 07:45 - 18:15.
- Friday 07:45 - 18:15.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- City Campus East 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 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.
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By Underground
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- City Campus East is approximately a quarter of 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).
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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Main CCE Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Northumbria University Nursery.
- 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 2in x 20ft).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Northumbria University Nursery.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Northumbria University Nursery.
- The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Northumbria University Nursery.
Building Parking (Nursery Drop Off)
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Comments
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- There are 11 bays immediately outside the building which are 10 minute drop off bays for the Nursery.
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.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
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Comments
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- There is a biometric fingerprint scanner to unlock the second set of doors.
- Alternatively there is an intercom located on the right as you face the second set of door.
Reception
- Northumbria University Nursery Reception is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is seating available in the reception foyer.
- The seating does have armrests.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are not 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 flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the building.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, written text and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you pass reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 250cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 not a hand dryer.
- 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 toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the left in the main corridor.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 10m from the main 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.
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Comments
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- The toilet surveyed has been adapted for the use of children.
- The height of the toilet seat is 37cm.
- The height of the sink is 53cm.
- There is a baby change unit in the toilet.
- The height of the baby change unit is 94cm.