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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Student Union building is in the centre of the campus.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the Edge Hill University Student Union.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the left side of the building within the standard toilet facility.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the left side of the building.

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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.
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  • Merseytravel site for further information on rail travel to Ormskirk from Liverpool.
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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 C.
  • The car park is located on the southeast of the campus.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the southeastern corner of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Creative Edge and Catalyst buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 18 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 484cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 129cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 59m (64yd 1ft) from the Creative Edge building entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards on the route from the car park to the entrance.
  • The minimum distance between the bollards is 152cm.
  • The drop-off points are on the roundabout that provides vehicular access to the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the Student Union.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 209cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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 play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located at the back of the Student Union building.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus, written wall menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 133cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 85cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 107cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 39cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, booths and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is concrete.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located through the doors on the left after entering.
• The distance from the main entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 179cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located through the doors to the left after entering through the main entrance.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Eating and Drinking (1st Floor Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bar is located to the left as you leave the lift lobby.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 124cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has mirrors.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long tables.
  • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen/Dining (2nd Floor)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the left after exiting the lift on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered work surface is 86cm from the floor.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 86cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a microwave.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the main entrance into the Student Union building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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) and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 38cm (1ft 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after leaving the first floor lift lobby.
  • The distance from the lift is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 47cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a 3cm lip to enter at the door threshold.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left of the main entrance on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right after exiting the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.