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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; changing rooms, teaching rooms and a treatment room.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; AstroTurf pitches, multi-use sports pitches.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the second corridor on the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located at the end of the main corridor, on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within changing room 1.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within changing rooms 2 to 7.
  • The building is shared by Hull University and Hull Football Club.
    The 2 shared areas are separated by the internal entrance mentioned in this guide.

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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 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).
• By Bus View
  • 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).
• By Train View
  • 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).
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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.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the sports centre.
  • 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 5 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 230cm x 473cm.
  • 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 vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are 5 Blue Badge bays, in different areas of the car park. The Blue Badge bays surveyed were the 2 at the front of the sports centre, to the right of the main entrance ramp. There are also 2 standalone Blue Badge bays, to the left and right of the entrance from Inglemere Road.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'UNIVERSITY OF HULL'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of 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 of the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lower handrail at the steps is 50cm from the pitch line.
• Comments View
  • There is a manual gate to enter the grounds. It is permanently held open.
    
  • The gate is 103cm wide.
    
  • Just past the gate are turnstiles. The intercom and key code reader are at these turnstiles.
    
  • The turnstile to the left is to enter.
    
  • The turnstile to the right is to exit.
    
  • The width of the turnstiles is 63cm.
    
  • There is a gate between the turnstiles for a wheelchair user to use. The gate opens towards you (pull), is heavy and is 106cm wide.

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Outside Access (Sports Pitches Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building facing the Danny Fullbrook Pitch.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'We Are Hull'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lower handrail is 50cm from the pitch line.

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Entrance (University of Hull to Hull Football Club)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the left corridor as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Hull Football Club.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is 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 visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Treatment Room

• The treatment room is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access to the treatment room from the main entrance.
• The treatment room is 1m from the main entrance.
• There is a door to enter the treatment room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The door is 86cm wide.
• The flooring is vinyl and is shiny.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are 2 height adjustable benches.
• Seating does not have arm rests.
• There is a worksurface at a height of 91cm.
• There is a sink at a height of 92cm.
• The sink has separate hot and cold lever taps and is a mixer tap.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located in the first corridor on the right, as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room is approximately 10m from the sports pitches.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is required for the standard changing room.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the Halam Sports Centre across the road.
  • There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 300cm x 355cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wheel in shower.
  • This is an interchangeable between male and female changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • The first door takes you to the standard toilet facilities.
    There is a second door to the changing area.
    The door opens away from you (push).
    The door is light and is 64cm wide.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There are 7 standard changing rooms in total.
    All changing rooms are similar.
    Changing room 1 has a wheel-in and standard shower.
    All other changing rooms have an ambulant and standard shower.

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Accessible Shower (Changing Room 1)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible shower is located within changing room 1.
  • This accessible shower is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
  • There is no signage on or near the shower door.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Shower (Changing Room 1)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in changing rooms 1 to 7.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor, second right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 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 pictorial 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 lever twist.
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 257cm (4ft 4in x 8ft 5in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • 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 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 81cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 89cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The all gender toilet is located at the end of the main corridor, on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 3 similar all gender standard toilets in this area.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located within changing room 1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m 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 available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • All other changing rooms have similar standard toilets.