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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Related link Palatine Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/palatine-centre

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  • The Careers Service is located within the Palatine Centre, on the left of the corridor before the Law School link entrance.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 nearest parking is available outside Geography.
• Please see the relevant guide for details.
• Please see the guide for the Department of Geography for details.
• Parking is also available outside the Law School, at the far end of this building.
• Please see the guide for the Law School for more details.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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  • 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 180cm (5ft 11in).

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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 bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • This is the main Palatine Centre building reception, with Student Services available to the rear of the desk.
  • Separate building services may have their own receptions which this desk can advise on.

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Entrance (Careers Service Entrance)

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  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the ground floor Palatine Centre corridor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
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  • There are 103cm wide security gates just beyond the entrance.

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Reception

• Careers Service reception is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Careers Service 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • The nearest accessible toilets are located within the adjoining Palatine Centre building, where there is also a Changing Places facility.
  • There are further accessible toilets within the Law School if coming from that direction.
  • Please refer to individual guides for details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located within the adjoining Palatine Centre building, or the Law School if coming from that direction.
• Please refer to individual guides for details.

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Accessible Toilet (Law School)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right of the building.
  • There are also accessible toilets located on the first and second floors of the Law School.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 230cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
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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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are baby changing facilities within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located towards the rear of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.

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