Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in November 2020.
- There have been no changes to the venue's parking or entrances/exits as a result of COVID-19.
- Hand sanitisers are available at all main entrances to buildings, car parks and wards/departments.
- There is currently a restricted number of visitors allowed and some one way systems in place.
- There is a reduction in the number of seats in waiting areas to achieve required social distancing.
- Wall signage has been installed advising of social distancing and floor markings are in place advising where to stand when required to queue.
- Protective screens are located at reception desks.
- It is advised to keep left on stairwells.
- Lifts are limited to two people at a time.
- There have been no changes to the toilet facilities.
- Users must comply with social distancing requirements and wear masks/facial coverings where required to do so.
- Volunteers are available for help.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Introduction (Route Summary)
- Related link Newcastle Central Station.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/newcastle-city-council/newcastle-central-station-2
- Related link Centre for Life.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/newcastle-city-council/centre-for-life
- Related link Centre for Life.
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- This route plan takes you from Newcastle Central Station to the main entrance of Centre for Life.
- This route is approximately 295m.
Newcastle Central Station to Central Parkway
- This section of the route is approximately 165m.
- Exit the station via the left hand side as you exit the concourse.
- Proceed along the side of the station.
- The surface of the pathway is paving slabs.
- There is an easy slope upwards along the pathway.
- After approximately 75m cross the staff and delivery access road to the station.
- The access road is quiet.
- There is a dropped kerb and tactile paving.
- Traffic comes from the right only.
- Continue along the side of the station.
- After approximately 12m cross the staff and delivery access road from the station.
- The access road is quiet.
- There is a dropped kerb and tactile paving.
- Traffic comes from the left only.
- Proceed along the pathway to the junction with Central Parkway.
Cross Central Parkway
- The crossing point is pedestrian controlled.
- There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving at the crossing.
- The road is busy.
- The surface of the crossing is block paving.
- The height of the button for the controls is 108cm.
- There are low level and higher level crossing indicator lights.
Central Parkway to NHS Centre for Life
- This section of the route is approximately 50m.
- Bear slightly to the left and proceed ahead through the canopy entrance to the Centre for Life campus.
- Enter the quad and bear right
- The surface of the path is paving stones.
- Proceed along the path to the NHS Life Centre entrance.