Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- School of Education for Institute For Medical Humanities and the Research Building have teaching rooms and staff facilities.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located within the lower ground floor of the Research Building, first floor of the School of education for Institute For Medical Humanities.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located within the lower ground floor of the Research Building, first floor of the School of education for Institute For Medical Humanities.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The School of Education is located off the Gilesgate Roundabout on the A690, which links Junction 62 of the A1(M) with the City Centre.
- There are several car parks located throughout the School site, which require a permit to park. Permits can be issued to visitors on request.
- For more information on getting to Durham University please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- Bus routes 20 and X20, which run between Durham and Sunderland, stop on Leazes Road, just outside the School site.
- For more information on the bus routes 20 and X20 to the College please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
- Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1 mile to the east of the School, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre.
- For more information on trains to Durham please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information
- Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate. - To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 95cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
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Comments
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- The slope has a central handrail.
- There is also a steep slope on the path leading from Hild Main Building, to the left of the main approach as you face the building (photograph 5).
Outside Access (School of Education)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the archway.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building, Research Building and stairs.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'School of Education Caedmon Building'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located outside the building entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Institute for Medical Humanities)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left under the arch of the School of Education.
- This entrance gives access to the Institute For Medical Humanities.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Institute For Medical Humanities'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a key code to access this entrance.
Entrance (Durham University Research Building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the Caedmon Education Building.
- This entrance gives access to the Research Building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'DURHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Getting Around (School of Education)
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- On the first floor, inside the corridor off the main stairs (photograph 6).
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left of the corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the School of Education Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Quite room, Meeting Room, CA 201, Teaching Room.
- There are similar stairs on the opposite side of the building within the School of Education for Institute For Medical Humanities (photograph 4, 5 and 6).
Step(s) (Research Building)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter via the Research Building door.
- The step(s) is/are used to access lower ground of Durham University Research Building.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the lower ground.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Rooms CA 103-106.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There are similar steps in the rear of the corridor (photograph 4 and 5).
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the corridor on the lower ground of the building.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the steps down to the lower ground floor.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Building Toilets)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the main stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.