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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) .

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Introduction (Route Summary)

• Related link Newcastle Central Station.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/newcastle-city-council/newcastle-central-station
• Related link Freeman Hospital.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/organisations/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/freeman-hospital

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  • This route plan takes you from Newcastle Central Station to Freeman Hospital.
  • There are two transport options in this guide.
  • Route 1 is by bus and takes you to the Outpatients entrance at Freeman Hospital.
  • Route 2 is by Metro and takes you to the accessible entrance at the rear of the hospital.

You are on Route 1 By Bus - Newcastle Central Station to Central Station Westgate Road Stand M. Skip to the next section.

Route 1 By Bus - Newcastle Central Station to Central Station Westgate Road Stand M

• This section of the route is approximately 137m
• Exit the station at the front right hand side from the concourse.
• Proceed to the pedestrian controlled crossing on Neville Street.
• The crossing has tactile paving and level kerbs.
• The height of the crossing button is 110cm.
• Continue straight ahead and proceed along Grainger Street.
• Grainger Street is pedestrianised and the surface is block paved.
• Proceed along Grainger Street to the pedestrian crossing at the junction with Westgate Road.
• The crossing has tactile paving and level kerbs.
• The height of the crossing button is 109cm.
• Immediately after crossing turn left and proceed along Westgate Road.
• After 17m proceed across the access road to The Mile Castle.
• The crossing has tactile paving and dropped kerbs.
• Central Station Westgate Road Stand M is ahead.
• Take the number 38 bus to Freeman Hospital.

You are on Route 1 By Bus - Cross Freeman Road. Skip to the next section.

Route 1 By Bus - Cross Freeman Road

• This section of the route is approximately 43m.
• Exit the bus at Freeman Hospital bus stop on Freeman Road.
• After exiting the bus turn right and proceed along Freeman Road.
• There is a barrier next to the road.
• The pavement surface is tarmac.
• Proceed along Freeman Road to the pedestrian crossing.
• The crossing has tactile paving and dropped kerbs.
• The height of the button is 104cm.

You are on Route 1 By Bus - Freeman Road to Freeman Hospital Outpatients Entrance. Skip to the next section.

Route 1 By Bus - Freeman Road to Freeman Hospital Outpatients Entrance

• This section of the route is approximately 195m.
• After crossing Freeman Road turn left and proceed along Freeman Road.
• The pavement surface is tarmac.
• Pass the bus stop and turn right proceeding under the canopy.
• Exit the canopy into the Hospital car park.
• Proceed along the access route through the car park.
• There are 3 raised crossing points.
• The crossing points are marked in black and white.
• The pavement and car park surfaces are tarmac.
• There are bollards on the route before the first crossing point.
• The bollards reduce the pavement width to 126cm, however there is block paving to either side of the tarmac.
• Continue through the car park to the payment machines.
• Bear left and proceed to the pedestrian crossing at the access road.
• The crossing is marked in black and white.
• There is a dropped kerb at the crossing without tactile paving.
• There is signage showing the accessible route to the hospital.
• Continue straight ahead and proceed past some bench seats following the path.
• At the fork take the right hand path and continue onto a wide paved area.
• Bear slightly right continuing to follow the signs towards the hospital building.
• There is an easy slope on the paved area.
• At the end of the paving stones cross the ambulance and drop off access road.
• There are bollards at the crossing, with a width over 150cm.
• The crossing is marked in black and white.
• After crossing the road the Outpatients Department entrance is immediately ahead.

You are on Route 2 By Metro - Newcastle Central Station to Longbenton Metro Station. Skip to the next section.

Route 2 By Metro - Newcastle Central Station to Longbenton Metro Station

• Newcastle Central Station is located above the Central Metro Station.
• Proceed to Platform 2 of the Metro Station and take the Yellow Line train towards The Coast.
• Exit the Metro at Longbenton Metro Station.

You are on Route 2 By Metro - Longbenton Metro Station to Benton Park Road. Skip to the next section.

Route 2 By Metro - Longbenton Metro Station to Benton Park Road

• This section of the route is approximately 128m.
• Exit the station onto Lealholm Road.
• There is an easy slope in front of the station, leading to the road.
• There are bollards just before the road.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 125cm.
• There is a dropped kerb on the station side of the road without tactile paving.
• The road is quiet.
• There is a shallow kerb on the opposite side of the road.
• Bear slightly left and proceed onto Glaisdale Road.
• There is an easy slope upwards along Glaisdale Road.
• At the end of Glaisdale Road turn right onto Benton Park Road.
• Proceed to the pedestrian crossing.

You are on Route 2 By Metro - Cross Benton Park Road. Skip to the next section.

Route 2 By Metro - Cross Benton Park Road

• The pedestrian crossing controlled by push button.
• The crossing has dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The height of the button is 120cm.
• The road is busy.

You are on Route 2 By Metro - Benton Park Road to Freeman Hospital Accessible Entrance. Skip to the next section.

Route 2 By Metro - Benton Park Road to Freeman Hospital Accessible Entrance

• This section of the route is approximately 592m.
• After crossing Benton Park Road turn left.
• Proceed along Benton Park Road to the first turning on the right, Cosgrove Court.
• There is a barrier along this stretch of the pavement.
• The surface is paving stones.
• The surface becomes tarmac and there is a signpost directing pedestrians and cyclists to Freeman Hospital.
• Turn right onto Cosgrove Court and proceed to the end of the street.
• At the end of Cosgrove Court the pathway becomes a shared space with cycles.
• There is an easy slope along the shared pathway.
• There are barriers to slow cyclists.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 125cm.
• There is a second set of barriers after approximately 135m.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 134cm.
• There is a third set of barriers after approximately 96m.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 121cm.
• Immediately beyond the third set of barriers the gradient increases, but is still easy.
• After approximately 12m the pathway joins another cycle and pedestrian pathway.
• Proceed across the pathway bearing slightly to the right and proceed into the Freeman Hospital grounds.
• The pathway becomes paving slabs.
• There is tactile ribbed paving before the surface changes.
• There is a raised lip between separating a cycle path from the pedestrian path.
• There is an easy gradient downhill, and then back uphill, as you proceed along the path.
• There is tactile ribbed paving as you reach the end of the pathway.
• There is clear directional signage for the buildings within the hospital grounds.
• Turn left and proceed past the cycle parking.
• There is a crossing on the right.
• The crossing has tactile paving and a dropped kerb.
• The dropped kerb creates a steep slope on the pathway.
• The crossing is block paved black and red.
• There are bollards at the opposite side of the crossing.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 185cm.
• There is a second similar crossing immediately beyond this crossing.
• The road is usually quiet and is an access road for drop off at the hospital entrance.
• The Freeman Hospital accessible entrance is immediately ahead.