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Introduction

• Hull York Medical School (HYMS): clinical skills rooms, seminar rooms, staff offices, teaching laboratory, meeting rooms, problem based learning rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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 there is a pay and display car park located next to the Wilberforce Car Park, on the Eastern side of the campus.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 103 and 105 stop on Cottingham Road, to the South of the campus. U5, 9A and Simplibus 9 stop on Inglemire Lane to the North. 9A, 115, Simplibus 5 and Simplibus 9 stop on Cranbrook Avenue to the East.
• By Train View
  • Hull Paragon Station is located in the city centre, just over 2 miles from the campus. Bus routes 103 and 105 can be used to reach the campus for Hull Paragon Interchange.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the University web site for more information on how to get to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Bus Times website, for more information on buses to the University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website, for details on trains to Hull Paragon, and station information.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
• Email: [email protected].
• Existing students can raise an enquiry in MyHull Portal.
  Parents, guardians or graduates can 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.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01482 466 850.
• Email: [email protected].
• 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 staff.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is West Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the campus road leading in from the West Entrance.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Car parking in the West Car Park is a mixture of B permit and R permit (shown in photographs 1 to 11).
  • Blue Badge holders must display their Blue Badge or a valid university AX/X permit.
  • Additional B permit and Blue Badge car parking is located between Allam Medical and Brynmor Jones Library (shown in photographs 12 to 18).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• 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 (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The height of the push button to unlock the doors for exit is 102cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the second floor from the lift.
  • The ramp is shown in photographs 7 and 8.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The portable loop can be requested from a member of staff.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are 2 similar sets of stairs in this area.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, to the rear of the stairwell.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The female changing room is located on the right hand side (shown in photographs 1 to 3).
  • The male changing room is located on the left hand side and could not be surveyed.
  • There is also a large single cubicle changing room just before the female changing room which is designated as an accessible changing room, but does not have any additional accessible features (shown in photographs 4 and 5).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the centre of the building, on the left and right. The accessible toilet on the left was undergoing refurbishment at the time of the survey. There are additional accessible toilets on the second floor, on the right and left of the corridor leading into the main area of the building. The accessible toilet on the right has a right hand transfer, the accessible toilet on the left has a left hand transfer. All accessible toilets have poor colour contrasts throughout and the emergency alarm cords are out of reach.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located ground floor to rear of the building, and on the first floor opposite the lift.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the centre of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 214cm (5ft 1in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 poor.
  • 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 good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 83cm.
  • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This room is an irregular shape. The dimensions given are the minimum dimensions.
  • There is no turning space due to the irregular room shape of the room.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, on the right hand side of the corridor as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 284cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 122cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 92cm.
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This is an irregular shaped room and the dimensions given are the minimum dimensions.
  • There is ample turning space due to the shape of the room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.