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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Crown Court, Civil Court and Teaching and Student areas.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leicester is just off the M1 and close to the A1, allowing easy access to the North and South. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the South West. De Montfort University is located near the centre of Leicester.
  • There are some parking bays located to the left of the building along Castle View. There are also car parks situated around the Campus, for which permits are required.
• By Bus View
  • There are numerous bus stops around the campus. The Hospital Hopper service can be used for free by all DMU students on production of a current and valid DMU ID card.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Leicester which is approximately 0.8 miles from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • The universities Student Car Parking information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 257 7595.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Mental Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 257 7577.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Accommodation office is located in the Estates Development Building.
• Each faculty has a disability officer whose role is to help you access disability support and ensure that you are getting appropriate assistance during your studies. The faculty disability officer (FDO) provides information, advice and guidance to academic colleagues to ensure that they are aware of the relevant learning and teaching support recommendations for disabled students.
• Alongside the support provided to students with disabilities by DAS, the Libraries and Learning Service also has a disability support team who are available to provide assistance to users with a disability, a specific learning difference, such as dyslexia, or medical condition that affects their ability to study.

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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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is cobbled.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the building using this entrance at a height of 100cm.

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Outside Access (Student Area Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 does bypass the step(s).
  • 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.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards on the approach to the venue.
  • The bollards are immediately followed by a slight slope.
  • The width between the bollards are greater than 75cm.

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Reception

• Reception is located to your left as you enter.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Teaching Area 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to 0.07 from 0.05.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps mentioned in level change 1 can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to 0.006 .
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The step mentioned in level change 2 is shown in photograph 2.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • In Crown Court 0.03.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.

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Crown Court B0.03

• The entrance door to the crown court has a width of 80cm and is located to the rear of the reception desk.
• There are accessible spaces with level access within the court.
• There are deep steps to access the majority of the seating within the court.
• There is a fixed hearing loop in the courtroom.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, UG, 1 and U1.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to your left on entering the student entrance. The steps lead to the Principal and executive PA offices. These steps can be seen in photograph 3. There is a staircase in the crown court leading to the cells on the lower ground floor. These can be seen in photograph 4.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, UG, 1 and U1.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 147cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight ramp to access the lift.

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Lower Ground Floor Cells

• The lower ground floor and it's Victorian jail cells are accessed via stairs located in the Crown Court.
• The cells are only open to visitors during events and on heritage Sundays.

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Garden Terrace

• The garden terrace is only open during events.
• It is accessed by 15+ steps.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides going up.
• Bench seating is available in the garden.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper ground floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is a similar toilet in the same location on the first floor. This can be seen in photograph 2. There is a similar accessible toilet just inside the student entrance, which has it's transfer space on the right. This can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 234cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 (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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
  • There are there are additional shared toilets on the upper first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to your right on exiting the lift, on the upper area of the ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.