Accessibility and family-friendly information

Access to the Diamond building is typically through revolving doors but our Conference Helpers will be on hand to facilitate alternative access for wheelchairs, prams etc (it would be helpful for us if you indicated any accessibility needs on the online booking form).

The Diamond ground floor level is step-free.

Access to the basement level where the conference will take place is via steps or lifts (for location of lifts see grey 'L' symbol on floor plan). The basement level itself is again step-free.

Conference Lecture Theatres (i.e. Lecture Theatres 1, 5 and 6 on The Diamond's basement level) are level for presenters and the first row of seating (with tiered seating behind).

General guidance for disabled visitors to the University of Sheffield including online access guides available on DisabledGo and a free downloadabel app called AccessAble is available here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors/disabilities. Information about disabled parking is also provided under the Venue and Travel tab.

Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities within The Diamond:

There are numerous accessible toilets on the ground floor and basement level (see orange 'T' symbol on floor plan). One toilet on the ground floor next to the St George's entrance has a baby changing facility (see light blue 'B' symbol on floor plan).

Children and Families

Although the conference regrettably cannot provide childcare, we have put together a range of information to facilitate your family needs.

Baby and child-friendly facilities and eateries in and near The Diamond (all these can be accessed without a University of Sheffield staff or student card):

Diamond Kitchen

Located inside The Diamond building
Baby-changing facilities as part of The Diamond’s facilities on the ground floor (see light blue 'B' symbol on floor plan)
Staff happy to provide hot water for food warming

Jessop Café

Located on ground floor inside the Jessop West building
Baby-changing facilities as part of toilets in the café area
High chairs

Coffee Revolution

Located on ground floor (level 3) in Students’ Union
Baby-changing facilities as part of the Students’ Union’s facilities*
High chairs

The View Deli

Located on level 4 in the Students’ Union, next door to Uni Central upstairs
Baby-changing facilities as part of the Students’ Union’s facilities*
High chairs

INOX

Located on level 5 upstairs in Students Union
Baby-changing facilities as part of the Students’ Union’s facilities*
High chairs

* There are numerous accessible toilets on the different levels in the Students’ Union building. The accessible toilet on the ground floor (level 3) next to the main entrance and Coffee Revolution has a baby changing facility (key available from the Students’ Union Information Desk) as well as the accessible toilet on level 5 next to INOX. Access to the different levels is via steps or lifts (see also Student's Union floor plan).

Weston Park Museum Café

Located on ground floor inside Weston Park Museum
Baby-changing facilities
High chairs
Microwave designated to heat baby food

Starbucks Sheffield Broomhill

Located next to Sheffield Children's Hospital and opposite Weston Park Museum (accessible access via outside elevator on side of building)
Baby-changing facilities
High chairs

Steam Yard

Independent coffee shop located on Division Street (between conference venue and city centre)
Baby-changing facilities
High chairs

Nero Sheffield Division Street

Located on Division Street close to City Centre
Baby-changing facilities
High chairs

Breastfeeding friendly places in Sheffield

The city of Sheffield as well as the Universities are generally very breastfeeding friendly places. Some more specific breastfeeding friendly spots in Sheffield including those that have been awarded the Breastfeeding Friendly Award are listed here:

Things to do with children in and near Sheffield

If you’re planning to come to the conference with your children and other friends or family members, here are a few websites to give you some ideas about what you may want to do indoors or outdoors to keep the kids entertained:

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