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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Newman Lecture Theatres, a cafe, seminar rooms and staff offices.
• Related link The Henry Wellcome Building for Biocatalysis.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-exeter/streatham-campus/access-guides/the-henry-wellcome-building-for-biocatalysis
• Related link Physics Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-exeter/streatham-campus/access-guides/physics-building

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• Comments View
  • The Henry Wellcome Building is accessible via the ground floor of the Peter Chalk Building.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is St David's.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Shared Parking for the Henry Wellcome, Geoffrey Pope and Peter Chalk Buildings.
  • The car park is located next to the main entrances for the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis and Geoffrey Pope Buildings.
  • The is additional Site Campus Parking along The Queens Drive consisting of three Blue Badge Bays.
    Campus Visitor Car Park C is located next to the INTO Building.
• 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.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Shared Blue Badge Bays for the Henry Wellcome, Geoffrey Pope and Peter Chalk Buildings)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located outside the main entrance to the Henry Wellcome and Geoffrey Pope Buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis, Geoffrey Pope Building and the Perter Chalk Conference Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Henry Wellcome Centre for Biocatalysis.

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Site/Campus Car Park (The Queens Drive)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off The Queens Drive.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Exeter Northcott Theatre, Peter Chalk Conference Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 540cm (7ft 10in x 17ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Queens Drive.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Peter Chalk Conference Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Peter Chalk Conference Centre.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception (Peter Chalk Hub)

• The Peter Chalk Hub is located opposite the main entrance.
• The desk is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception area is incorporated within the Peter Chalk Hub, an area for informal study. There is also a kitchen area with vending machines and facilities for making drinks (photograph 10).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Newman Lecture Theatre)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance, adjacent to the water feature.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • The doors are opened for access before a lecture commences.
  • The door must be opened from inside the building.

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Level Change (Entrance to Newman Lecture Theatre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There are two major spaces within the building which are flexible allowing meeting or seminar facilities for small groups, up to conference facilities for larger groups.
  • All these facilities are level and accessible.
  • New signage is clear and informative allowing independent access by people who are unfamiliar with the premises.

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Level Change (Henry Wellcome Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the rear of the ground floor.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • This ramp links the ground floor of the Peter Chalk Building with the first floor of the Henry Wellcome Building.

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Theatre (Newman Lecture Theatre F)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the front and the back of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit alongside or behind a wheelchair user.
• It is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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Eating and Drinking (Grumpy Mule Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 110cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• 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 snacks and drinks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are old lecture theatres.
• Comments View
  • The old lecture theatres are accessible via the Physics Block.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 215cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the main corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.