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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Coffee 53.3 Degrees Coffee Shop, Strategic Planning and Policy Unit, Corporate Communications, Directorate, meeting rooms, seminar rooms, lecture rooms and Language Laboratory.
  • Main Building - John Dalton link (new tab) - click here.
  • Main Building - Lady Margaret link (new tab) - click here.
  • Main Building - Clough link (new tab) - click here.
  • Main Building - Stanley link (new tab) - click here.
  • Main Building - The Hub link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the corridor towards the Clough and Stanley buildings.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M35 - Language Laboratory please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M38 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M39 - Lecture Room 1 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M40/41 - Lecture Room 2 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M46 - Lecture Room 3 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M48 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M49 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M6 please click here (new tab).
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M42 - Seminar Room 1 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M43 - Seminar Room 2 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for M44 - Seminar/Meeting Room please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M6 leave at junction 26 and join the M58.
    Leave the M58 at junction 3 and follow the A570 Ormskirk Road towards Ormskirk.
    After approximately three miles the entrance to the university campus is on the right.
    From Liverpool or Preston take the A59 and then onto the A570 at Ormskirk.
    The University entrance is on the left after approximately 1.5 miles.
  • The main campus car park C is on the left when entering the campus from the A570.
    Car Parks A and B are located opposite the main reception building.
    Blue Badge bays are available at various locations across the campus.
  • For more information on google maps location of Edge Hill university please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • From Ormskirk Bus Station the Edge Link bus service (EL1) runs directly to the campus during term time and is free for students with a university card.
    The 152 bus between St Helens railway station and Ormskirk bus station runs along the A570 and stops on the main road opposite at the university.
  • For more information on 152 bus service by Stagecoach please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Ormskirk Train Station.
  • From Liverpool Lime Street station change to Merseyrail Northern Line for Ormskirk Station.
    From Preston take the train to Ormskirk Station.
    Then via a pedestrian walkway walk to the Ormskirk bus station for the EL1 or 152 bus services.
  • For more information on Ormskirk Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on planning a rail journey to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Edge Hill University travel page, giving information on travelling to the university. Includes links to the Edge Link bus service map and timetable.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Traveline, which can be used to plan your journey by all means.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Merseytravel site for further information on rail travel to Ormskirk from Liverpool.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• The disability support teams provide specialist support, to help you develop strategies that you can use in your studies and other areas of your life. A range of information advice and guidance is available through the teams to help you get everything in place and ensure you have the right provisions.
  
  We have two teams at the university that support students who have challenges.
  
  The SpLD Support Team works with all our students who have or are exploring challenges related to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Dyscalculia. .
• To see more information on the SpLD Support Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01695 657 526.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Inclusion Team provide information, advice, and support to our wider disabled student community at the university, including but not limited to students who have challenges related to Mental Health support needs, Sensory Impairments, Autism, Long Term Health Conditions and Mobility Impairments.
• To see more information on the Inclusion Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• A range of teams in Catalyst provide support to students at the university:
  
  UniSkills provide a comprehensive programme of workshops, online resources and one-to-one support tailored to enhance your academic abilities. For more information, please click here
  
  Student Services provide advice and guidance to students who might need Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, with money issues and helping students to deal with challenges they may encounter during their studies. Each team has in individual specialism, and they all work closely together to ensure that the student or apprentice has access to holistic advice. For more information about what the teams can do for you, please click here.
• To see more information on applying to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01695 575 171.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Edge Hill University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01695 657 555.
• Email: [email protected]..
• To see more information on Student Union, please click here.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park A.
  • The car park is located opposite the Main Building - Reception entrance.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Parking

• There are 3 car parks available on Campus (A, B and C) available for use of permit holding students and visitors.
• Car parks A and C have Blue Badge parking available.
• There is a drop off point available close to Car Park C.
• For information about the site/campus parking, please click here to see the Site/Campus Parking Access Guide.
• To see the Universities Car Parking Policy, please click here.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite car park A, car park B and St Helens Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area of the main building on level 0.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the approach to the entrance.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance doors.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 117cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 78cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet, tiles and wood.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Entrance (Ground Floor to the John Dalton and Lady Margaret Buildings)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the left-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the John Dalton and Lady Margaret buildings.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 129cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.

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Entrance (Ground Floor to Clough and Stanley Buildings)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the right-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Clough and Stanley buildings.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.

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Entrance (First Floor Stepped Access to The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the end of the first floor corridor next to the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to Rooms Hub 1, Hub 2 and the Hub.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just before the entrance doors.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Entrance (Ground Floor Access to The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the right-hand corridor after passing reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of The Hub.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 209cm.

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Other Floors (Corridor to John Dalton and Lady Margaret Buildings)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located along the left-hand corridor to the John Dalton and Lady Margaret Buildings.
  • The stairs are approximately 34m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0 and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not 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 low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Corridor to Clough and Stanley Buildings)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located along the right-hand corridor to the Clough and Stanley Buildings.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0 and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not 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 low to moderate.

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Lift

• The lift is located on the corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 101cm x 140cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access to the 1st floor of the main building and Hub 1 and Hub 2 rooms.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - MBMR 0.14 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the right-hand corridor after entering the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 190cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 100cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located just after the ground floor entrances into the John Dalton, Lady Margaret, Clough and Stanley buildings.