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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Programme Administration and Postgraduate Secretary's Office, staff offices.
• Related link Applied Social Sciences - Community & Youth Work.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/applied-social-sciences-community-youth-work

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  • There is a link on the second floor of this building to 29 Old Elvet, which contains the School of Applied Social Sciences -Community & Youth Work.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Durham.
• The nearest mainline station is Durham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 360cm (7ft 3in x 11ft 10in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Old Elvert.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The on street parking bays are pay and display. These spaces are free to Blue Badge holders.
  • There are University car parks for permit holders on Territorial Lane and Elvet Waterside (as shown in photograph 3 and 4).

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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 door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception (Programme Administration & Postgraduate Secretary)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There is also a postgraduate assignment hand-in box located in front of the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is not 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.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just past the reception.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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  • These steps lead to a staff office.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • 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 the right going up.
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  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further staff offices and the toilets.
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  • There is a landing between the ground and first floors only.

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Level Change (Link to 29 Old Elvet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the second floor.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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  • These steps lead up to the second floor of 29 Old Elvet.
  • 29 Old Elvet contains the School of Applied Social Sciences - Community & Youth Work.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the landing between the ground and first floors.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the stairs between the first and second floors.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.