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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a reception, two waiting rooms and five consultation rooms.
• The Medical Centre on Brunel University campus offers a variety of services to students and members of the public.

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• Comments View
  • The Medical Centre is located to the south side of campus within Zone D.
  • The Medical Centre is accessed by South Loop Road via Kingston Lane.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
    Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
    Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane.
  • There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
• By Bus View
  • There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
• Useful Links View
  • Brunel University Finding Us.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
• Email: [email protected].
• The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.

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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 visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the Medical centre off South Loop Road.
  • 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 470cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • 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 29m (31yd 2ft) from the 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.
  • There are two bollards between the car park and the entrance.
    The bollards are 74cm high and there is a width between them of 130cm.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Parking on campus and in the local area is very restricted.
  • Barriers control access to the site and all vehicles must display a valid permit.
  • Pay and display parking is available, and pay machines are available in several sites around the campus.
  • Parking can be paid for using the RingGo cashless parking solution or alternatively at additional payment machines which accept cash (coin) payments.
  • Parking is free after 16:00 and before 08:00 Monday to Friday or at the weekend.
  • Parking is free for motorcycles or scooters.
  • To use the accessible parking bays, virtual permits need to be registered for at the main reception in the Eastern Gateway Building. Blue Badges must be displayed.

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Approach (Saltash Hall to Medical Centre)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • 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 the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • The approach described above is located north of the Medical Centre if approaching from Gordon and Saltash Halls.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, opposite Saltash Hall Blocks E-F.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad at a height of 106cm to exit this door.
  • There is a second door to the left of the main entrance (photograph 6).
  • This door is currently being used as an exit from the medical centre only.
  • The width of this door is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on this door.

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Reception

• The Brunel Medical Centre Reception is located immediately ahead as you enter the building.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/03/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a very easy slope from the main entrance to the reception desk.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to the accessible toilet and consultation rooms from the reception desk.
  • This slope is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    The width of the corridor where the slope is located is 118cm.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a waiting room located just past reception.
  • The waiting area contains chairs without armrests.
  • The waiting room contains an adjustable height medical bed.

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Consultation Room

• There are 3 consulting rooms on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor.
• There is sloped access to the ground floor consulting rooms and the doors are 76cm wide.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located at the end of the corridor after reception and to the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 27m from the entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the level 1 waiting room and two consultation rooms.
• Comments View
  • Patients unable to manage the stairs will be seen in a downstairs consultation room.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right at the end of the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 187cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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.
  • 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 189cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 130cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 107cm.
• Comments View
  • The baby change mat is located on the fixed cabinet, the mat is not fixed.
  • At the time of the survey (March 2022) this accessible toilet was out of order.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the right past reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the 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 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.