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Opening Times

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
• The nearest Metro Station is South Hylton.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 363cm x 598cm (11ft 11in x 19ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The bell is on the door frame of the second set of doors.
  • There are bollards on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 138cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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The Wessington Internal Entrance

• This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the hotel, leading in from The Wessington.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is single.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the reception area.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 89 rooms in total.
  • There are 39 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 45 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 5 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 1 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 99m (108yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 33.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The height of the bed is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 6cm (2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is a push button style alarm.
  • An adjoining room is available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 262cm x 246cm (8ft 7in x 8ft 1in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 166cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the hotel door.
  • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some hotel rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
  • The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 3.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 2.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional standard rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grounds surrounding the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• The Wessington link (new tab) - click here.