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Careers Service - RHB 123

Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW

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Summary

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Useful Information

Getting Here

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
    • The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 193cm x 544cm (6ft 4in x 17ft 10in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.

Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead 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 available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zone is 116cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
  • Comments View
    • The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.

Access Point Main Entrance Gate Lewisham Way

  • This information is for the access point located off Lewisham Way.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a double gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a padlock.
  • The width of the gap is 171cm.
  • There is a slope on a steep incline in front of this access point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
    • 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.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • 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 128cm.
    • 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 158cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the left after the entrance gate off Lewisham Way.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • There is a slope on a very easy incline directly in front of the first set of doors.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
    • There is/are 3 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 16cm.
    • 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 of the step(s).
    • 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.

Entrance (Careers Service)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Richard Hoggart Building off the South Corridor (left side of the building), in room 123.
    • This entrance gives access to the Careers Service.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Careers Service'.
    • 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 single width with an open extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Reception (Careers Service)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Careers Service 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 72cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Careers Service Consulting Rooms

  • There are two consulting rooms available.
  • The doors into the consulting rooms open away from you (push).
  • The doors are light.
  • The open door width is 87cm for both rooms.
  • There are tables with undersides 70cm from the floor.
  • There is seating without armrests available.
  • The flooring in the consulting rooms is carpet.
  • Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • Floor coverings in the rooms are even with no trip hazards.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along the South Corridor towards the front of the main Richard Hoggart Building on the ground floor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located along the South Corridor towards the front of the main Richard Hoggart Building on the ground floor.