Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms, a mock court, computer rooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and a café.
- Esk building link (new tab) - click here.
- Nidd building link (new tab) - click here.
- Wharfe building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the left corridor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the left corridor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located in the Wharfe building link.
- Baby changing facilities are located within the Wharfe building link.
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 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.
- For full information on bus routes, please refer to the university's website (below) for the most up to date information.
- For more information on how to get to the university by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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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.
- For more information on train times please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on train times please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- We provide advice and guidance to students and staff with a wide range of disabilities, sensory and physical impairments and ongoing medical conditions. We take a holistic approach and the services we offer are tailored to individual needs.
If you have a planned visit to our Campus, please raise any queries or concerns with your host pre-arrival.
As we are an inclusive university, we will always respond in a supportive and sensitive way to staff, students or visitors’ accessibility needs.
If there is an emergency on campus ring Security Control Room on 01482 465555. - To see more information on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: equalitydiversity@hull.ac.uk.
- All visitors attending an open day will be asked on the booking form to advise of any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements.
Accessible parking is available and information regarding this will be provide before the visit. Signage and staff will also be available for directions on the day.
There are several quiet spaces on campus which will be available to use on open days. Please ask a member of staff on arrival.
A representative from Student Support will be available at all open days to answer any questions related to disability or accessibility support. . - To see more information on Open Days please click here (opens new tab).
- Visit the Hubble Centre 1st Floor, Student Central. We are open between 9.00 and 5.00, Monday to Friday.
Existing students can raise an enquiry via the HUBBLE Portal
Parents, guardians or graduates can contact us via the email address below.
Disability Support for Staff
The University is a Disability Confident Employer
New Employees with Disabilities will be supported through the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team . - To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Email: studentservices@hull.ac.uk.
- Disability Support can also be contacted via Whatsapp on +44(0)7970 385838.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: rooms@hull.ac.uk.
- To see more information on General Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Email: studentservices@hull.ac.uk.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion training is mandatory for all staff.
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 to the left of the Nidd, Esk, Derwent and Wharfe buildings at the rear of the Skell 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 476cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm 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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Hull University Business School - The Logistics Institute 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 dropped kerbs.
- 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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Derwent'.
- There is step-free 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Entrance (Esk to Derwent - Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Esk rear foyer.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Derwent building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Derwent Building'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
Entrance (Wharfe Link to Derwent - Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Wharfe building link.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Derwent building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Derwent Building'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to There is a slight slope in the corridor on the first floor, just past Seminar Room 1.
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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 carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- 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.
Opening Times (Derwent Cafe)
- Monday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Eating and Drinking (Derwent Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor of the Derwent building, ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- There are doorless entrances to the café, all widths are over 75cm.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold drinks and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 90cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 67cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Front Left Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located at the end of the corridor on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail 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 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 low to moderate.
Other Floors (Rear Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located through the café, at the rear of the building as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- 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 easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Wharfe Building Link)
- The lift is located in the Wharfe Building link.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Hull University Business School - The Logistics Institute 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 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm 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.
Entrance (Esk to Derwent - First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, in the Esk rear foyer.
- This entrance gives access to the first floor of the Derwent building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the corridor before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- 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 both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Entrance (Wharfe to Derwent - First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Wharfe building link.
- This entrance gives access to the first floor of the Derwent building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the corridor before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right 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 left corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 190cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 105cm 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 126cm (4ft 2in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- 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 female sanitary and 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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 96cm (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) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 101cm.
- 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located in the left corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Male standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the Wharfe Link Building.
