Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Travelling on the A1(M), take exit 65 onto A1(M) and A1 towards Newcastle and Gateshead.
Continue on the A1 and take exit 66 onto the A167 towards Gateshead (South).
At the roundabout take the third exit onto Durham Road towards Gateshead (South).
Keep right onto the highway and keep right onto the A167(M).
Take the exit onto the B1318 towards Gosforth.
At the roundabout take the second exit onto Great North Road.
In 0.8 miles turn left and then at the roundabout take the second exit onto Jubilee Road.
In 300 yards you will arrive at the entrance to the hospital. - There are pay and display car parks located around the site which can be used by staff, visitors and patients.
- Travelling on the A1(M), take exit 65 onto A1(M) and A1 towards Newcastle and Gateshead.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop on site. The nearest bus stop is located on Jubilee Road which is 200+ meters away from the hospital.
Buses 30, 7, 6 and 8 stop at this bus stop.
- There is not a bus stop on site. The nearest bus stop is located on Jubilee Road which is 200+ meters away from the hospital.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Newcastle via Cross Country.
To get to the hospital from the train station will require travelling by bus or taxi.
- The nearest train station is Newcastle via Cross Country.
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By Tram
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- The closest Metro station to the hospital is Regent Centre.
The Metro Station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the hospital.
- The closest Metro station to the hospital is Regent Centre.
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Useful Links
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- Tyne and Wear Metro.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Bus Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail Timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
- Home visits services are available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of Building 17.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 228cm x 640cm (7ft 6in x 20ft 12in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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 and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Gibside Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located to the centre of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
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Comments
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- The intercom at the second set of doors is 147cm from floor level.
Ward
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an infective disorders ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 10 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 10 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 147cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The type of flooring is carpet, vinyl/laminate and wood.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Example Side Room
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- There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
- The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is not available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
- The lighting levels in the side room are good.
- The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
- There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is high.
- The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the ward.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 15m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 62cm (2ft).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is not a television.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Female Lounge / T.V. Room)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 20m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are sofas only.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Day Room)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 20m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Day Room / Lounge Area (Male Quiet Room)
- There is a day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is approximately 25m from the ward entrance.
- There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
- The day room/lounge area is always open.
- There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The type of flooring is wood.
- There is not a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- There is a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Male)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a bath.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- The washroom surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 15m from the ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is male.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 177cm x 315cm (5ft 10in x 10ft 4in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is not a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is push button. It is a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over/for the bath.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Female - Courtyard Corridor)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- There is/are also 1 washroom(s) which has/have a bath.
- The washroom surveyed is located round to the rear left as you enter, in the courtyard corridor.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 30m from the ward entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is female.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 400cm x 495cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 3in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 172cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 128cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 116cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 101cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head height is fixed.
- The shower control type is push.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- The bath is not height adjustable.
- The bath tap type is push button. It is a mixer tap.
- There is not a shower over/for the bath.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
- A bath hoist is not available.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
- Lighting levels are good.
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 right as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the ward entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the sink.
- Lighting levels are good.
Entrance (Seclusion Room)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, next to the Arran House entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
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Comments
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- There are two further doors to this area which are 91cm and 85cm wide.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Seclusion Room)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Seclusion Room.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is not adjustable.
- A hoist is not available.
- There is not a chair.
- There are no chairs with armrests available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Standard Toilet(s) (Seclusion Room En-Suite)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located off the seclusion room.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the seclusion room entrance.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a fixed height shower operated by push button.
Related Access Guides
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- Building 19 - Site Ops, Comms (GF) / Trust HQ (FF) link (new tab) - click here.