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Disabled Access Guide for The Lifestyle Academy - Chefs′ Academy Restaurant
Newcastle College
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA
Tel: 0191 200 4000
Fax: 0191 200 4517
Textphone: 0191 272 3304
Email: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Web: http://www.newcastlecollege.co.uk
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Introduction
Related link The Lifestyle Academy.
Chefs' Academy Restaurant is situated on the 3rd floor of the Lifestyle Academy.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The restaurant is open between 18.00-19.00 some evenings, depending on teaching timetables.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newcastle Central.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Newcastle Central.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.9m x 6m (12ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Academy.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the car park and the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 2.4m (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
The clear door width is 130cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the 3rd floor of the Lifestyle Academy.
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the restaurant.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the restaurant.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the restaura.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is fine dining.
Braille and large print menus can be produced on request.
Adapted Toilet (3rd Floor)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the 3rd floor in the corridor next to the restaurant.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens by sliding.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 210cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the corridor next to the restaurant.
The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the restaurant entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
