Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; BSC Medical Science teaching rooms and laboratories.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the corridor to the right just past the entrance lobby.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the side entrance stairs, on the half landing of the main stairs between the ground and first floor and on the half landing of the main stairs between the first and second floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the side entrance stairs and on the half landing of the main stairs between the first and second floor.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the right, just past the entrance lobby.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University Campus is located to the North of the city centre. There are three entrances to the campus, two off Cottingham Road to the South of the campus, and one off Inglemire Lane to the North. Both of these roads are accessed off Beverley Road (A1079) which leads North from the city centre.
- Permit parking is available throughout the campus, and the Wilberforce car park is a pay and display car park, located next to the Wilberforce Building.
- For more information on getting to the University of Hull by road. please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- Bus routes 85, 105, 924, 927 and 932 stop on Cottingham Road to the south of the campus. Bus routes 5 and 104 stop on Cranbrook Avenue to the east.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Hull Paragon Interchange.
- Hull Paragon Interchange is located in the city centre, just over 2 miles from the campus. Bus routes 104 and 105 can be used to reach the campus for Hull Paragon Interchange.
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Useful Information
- Disability Support can assist you if you: have a physical impairment or mobility difficulties, have an ongoing medical condition or unseen disability (such as epilepsy, Crohn’s disease or cancer), have a visual or hearing impairment, have a temporary injury affecting your ability to study.
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Existing students can raise an enquiry in MyHull Portal
Parents, guardians or graduates can email [email protected]. - To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 466 100.
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- To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 466 850.
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- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 466 042.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disability Equality training is available for all staff.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in the square to the front right of the building, facing the DAIM building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 243cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 218cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is the Wolfeson pay and display car park.
- The car park is located to the east of the campus, to the rear of the Wolfeson building.
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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
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- This is a b permit holders car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building under the Robert Blackburn covered walkway.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'HARDY BUILDING'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- The main 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 75cm.
- 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) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- At the time of this survey the passenger lift was out of service and had been for some time. Any person requiring a lift to other floors can use the goods lift after seeking assistance from a member of staff. Please see the relevant section for more information on the goods lift.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- Some areas of the building have restricted access and can only be accessed by key card or by contacting a member of staff.
Entrance (Hardy to Wolfson Ground Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, in the rear left corridor.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Centre for Biomedicine'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 118cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the lobby of the Wolfson building just after the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in the main entrance lobby to the left.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Side Entrance Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right between the first and second doors of the side entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 30cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Main Lift)
- The lift is located at the rear right of the entrance lobby as you enter via the main entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
Lift (Goods Lift - Temporary Lift)
- The lift is located in the right corridor of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1018kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 148cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 10in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift control range is 116cm to 146cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- This is a goods lift and is only in use whilst the main lift is out of order.
To use this lift you must speak to a member of staff who will accompany you.
Entrance (First Floor Hardy to Allam)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor in the corridor to the right as you exit the main lift, just past the main stairs.
- This entrance gives access to floor 1 of the Allam building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Allam Building First Floor'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Lift
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- There is a similar entrance on the second and third floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Restricted Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, in the right hand corridor, just past the main entrance lobby.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 77cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- These accessible toilets are in the restricted corridor to the right of the entrance lobby.
- If you do not have a swipe card to gain access to these accessible toilets and there is not a member of staff available to assist, the nearest accessible toilets are in the Robert Blackburn building.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The all gender toilet is located on the ground floor, in the right hand corridor, just past the main entrance lobby.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This standard toilet is in the rear right corridor restricted area and can only be accessed with a swipe card.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, in the corridor to the left of the side entrance stairs.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.