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Trinity Square Hall Of Residence in Gateshead

Northumbria University, High Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE8 1AG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include Accommodation Blocks A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Opening Times (Main Reception)

  • Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Trinity Square is located in Gateshead, between the A184 and A167.
    • Car parking is available underneath the Trinity Square building, and is managed by the University of Northumbria's student accommodation partner, Sodexo.
  • By Bus View
    • Trinity Square is served by the Loop 94, Loop 94A, Saltwell Park 53, X24, and X34 buses from High Street, Gateshead.
  • By Train View
    • Trinity Square is approximately 2 miles from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses and metro are available from the station to the halls of residence.
  • By Underground View
    • Trinity Square is approximately half a mile from the Gateshead Interchange bus and metro station.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (Trinity Square Accommodation Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located underneath the main building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Trinity Square Accommodation Building.
    • The car park type is underground.
    • 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 435cm x 620cm (14ft 3in x 20ft 4in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the car park entrance.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the car park entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is a dropped kerb from the nearest Blue Badge bay to the car park entrance. The dropped kerb has tactile paving (photograph 4).

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance to Blocks A, B and C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

Outside Access (High Street Entrance to Blocks A, B and C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the High Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • 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 double.
    • The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to the lift lobby area of the building.
    • The slope to the right of the entrance is moderate (photographs 3 and 4).
    • The slope to the left of the entrance is easy (photographs 5 and 6).

Outside Access (Ellison Walk Entrance to Blocks A, B and C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building on Ellison Walk.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The card reader/lock is not 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).

Outside Access (Second Floor Tesco Car Park Entrance to Blocks A, B and C)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor, leading from Tesco Trinity Square Car park.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Accommodation Blocks Courtyard to Main Reception Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the accommodation blocks courtyard, at the rear of Blocks A, B and C.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Other Floors (Stair 22 from Ellison Walk)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the Ellison Walk entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 12m from the Ellison Walk entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the third floor and on the fifth floor.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Other Floors (Blocks A, B and C Car Park Entrance/High Street Entrance)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the entrance lobby on the left as you enter through the High Street entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 8m from the High Street entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fifth floor.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Lift (Blocks A, B and C Car Park/High Street Entrance Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the lobby area of the Car Park/High Street entrances.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the fifth floor.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the car park entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 127cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 2in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not 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 not have a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift controls are between 86cm and 114cm.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.
  • Comments View
    • As you enter through the High Street entrance, the furthest lift covers all floors.
    • The nearest lift goes to 1, 2, 3 and 5.
    • The nearest lift does not have separate entry and exit doors.
    • There is not a level 4.

Lift (Ellison Walk Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead as you enter the Ellison Walk entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3 and 5.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 100 kg.
  • The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Ellison Walk entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift controls are between 85cm and 101cm.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.
  • Comments View
    • This lift only stops at floors 3 and 5.
    • There is a steep slope to access the lift on floor 5.
    • There is an easy slope to access the lift on floor 3.
    • The width of the lift access ramps is 102cm.
    • There is an easy slope in the lift lobby doorway on floor 3.
    • The width of the slope in the lift lobby doorway is 108cm.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • Main Reception is located in the lobby on the fifth floor.
  • The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 sofas in the reception area.
    • The sofas do have armrests.

Getting Around (Blocks A, B and C)

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • 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 some 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 the majority of corridors.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • This building does play background music.
    • Music is played in the reception area.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • Some of the seating in the small common room is accessed by 1 medium height step (shown in photograph 9)
    • There is a small kitchenette area in the large common room (shown in photograph 18).
    • The height of the worktop is 92cm.
    • The height of the sink is 93cm.
    • The taps are lever mixer.
    • There is a freestanding microwave and kettle on the worktop.
    • There is fridge.
    • The height to the handle of the fridge is 136cm.

Fitness Suite

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is located towards the rear of Blocks A, B and C on the fifth floor.
    • The fitness suite is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • Level access is by lift.
    • There are doors into the fitness suite.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The doors are double.
    • The doors are heavy.
    • The opening is 158cm wide.
  • Comments View
    • The doors are operated by key card.
    • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.

Outside Access (Block E Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the quad, at the front of E Block.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Inside Access (Block E)

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Other Floors (Block E)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
    • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the block.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Block E entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • There are similar staircases in all blocks. The highest floor is floor 13.

Lift (Block E)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead on the left as you enter the block.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Block E entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 208cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 10in).
  • 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift controls are between 86cm and 119cm.
  • The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Accommodation (Flat 94-1 E Block)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 10 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat 94.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the building.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was 94.
    • The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
    • The bed is 65cm high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 31cm (1ft).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a vibrating fire alarm and flashing fire alarm beacon.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 240cm x 250cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 110cm.
    • The door weight is heavy.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 178cm (5ft 10in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head height is adjustable.
    • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There are handrails available for the shower.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is medium.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is medium.
    • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is low.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
    • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 10 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
    • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.

E Block Ground Floor Shared Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located at the rear right of E block on the ground floor.
  • The height of the worktops is 92cm.
  • There are no low level worktops.
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 92cm.
  • The sing has twist turn mixer taps.
  • There is a built in cooker.
  • The height to the top of the cooker controls is 85cm.
  • The height of the hob is 92cm.
  • There is an extractor fan above the cooker.
  • The height of the extractor fan is 166cm to the controls.
  • There is a washing machine.
  • The height to the top of the washing machine controls is 79cm.
  • There is a tumble dryer.
  • The height to the top of the tumble dryer controls is 78cm.
  • There is a dishwasher.
  • The height to the top dishwasher control is 80cm.
  • There is a fridge freezer.
  • The height of fridge handle is 62cm.
  • The height of the freezer handle is 56cm.
  • There is a microwave placed on the work surface.
  • The height of the top control on the microwave is 112cm.
  • There is seating in the kitchen area.
  • Some of the seating does have armrests.

Standard Shower (Blocks A, B and C)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located towards the rear of Blocks A, B and C, next to the standard toilets.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • The shower tray creates a deep step.

Toilet with Adaptations (Blocks A, B and C)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of Blocks A, B and C on the fifth floor, opposite the Fitness Suite.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 228cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush 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 female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s) (Blocks A, B and C)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the fifth floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the rear of Blocks A, B and C on the fifth floor, next to the accessible toilet.
    • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 29m from the lift.
    • 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.