Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Brunel University)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include reception, social area, changing rooms, teaching rooms and officials changing rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include tennis and netball courts, athletics track, 3rd Generation Pitches and Multi Use Pitches.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 22:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 22:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 22:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:30.
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:30.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Uxbridge.
- The nearest mainline station is West Drayton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Uxbridge.
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Comments
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- The Sports Pavilion is located within the Sports Park.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
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- There is also a pay and display car park located off Kingston Lane.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the left of the reception.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter, opposite the reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift was out of order at the time of survey, this is to be rectified by mid February.
Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located through the social area.
- The accessible changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 250cm x 250cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Shower (Ground Floor)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible changing room/toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located through the social area.
- There is an additional accessible toilet located on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 250cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Changing Room (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
- The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 230cm x 260cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 6in).
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails and a wheel in shower.
- There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
Accessible Shower (First Floor)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing rooms are located through the social area.
- The standard changing room is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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- There are additional standard changing rooms located on the first floor.
Standard Shower
- There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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- There are standard showers which are accessed by one, medium step.
- There are identical showers located on the first floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are unisex standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located through the social area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard unisex toilets located on the first floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.