Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Nursing, the Nursing Restaurant.
- Related link Nursing Restaurant.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/nursing-restaurant
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 07:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Connolly.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Comments
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- Please see the separate guides for the Campus Car Parks for more details.
- There is a convenient set down place located at the front of the Campus, outside the Engineering and Research Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open by revolving.
- The door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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- The revolving doors are automatic.
- There is also a power assisted door, 80 cm wide, next to the revolving door .However, this can only be used to exit the building, and does not open on entrance.
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Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Entrance opposite the Science Building)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Level Change (Entrance opposite the Science Building)
- 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 moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is also a shallow threshold at the 1st set of doors.
Reception (School of Nursing Office)
- The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:30 - 18:00..
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00..
- Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00..
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00..
- Friday 08:30 - 18:00..
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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Comments
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- Lecture theatres HG22 and 23 have designated wheelchair spaces at the rear (shown in the photographs), accessed from the 1st floor, and level access to seating at the front.
- Lecture theatre HG17 has level access and designated seating at the front.
- The Mella Carroll Lecture Theatre, HG20, has designated spaces at the front, plus level access to the seating at the rear, accessed from the 1st floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- These stairs are located directly to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
- There are other sets of stairs located around the building including in the main atrium, which access the 1st floor only.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located directly to left of the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance .
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 130cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
- There are 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There is another larger lift, located at the far side of the restaurant. This only accesses the 1st floor.
Accessible Toilet (Main Entrance End)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the rear of the reception desk.
- There is level access to the 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 225cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 85cm (2ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are not 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are adapted toilets located on all floors.
Accessible Toilet (Restaurant End)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located of the far end of the ground floor, next to the cafe.
- There is level access to the 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 400cm x 197cm (13ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft 0in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby Change Facilities
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet by the restaurant.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- There are also standard toilets located on the 2nd floor.
- This cubicle also contains a roll in shower.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the Restaurant End Adapted Toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the far end of the building, by the restaurant.
- The female and male toilets are 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also standard toilets located on the 2nd 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.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the designated seating at the front of Mella Carroll Lecture Theatre.