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Introduction

• The Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Richard Hoggart Building. It is signed as a cinema as it has changed from a Cinema to a Lecture Theatre. The Lecture Theatre is located towards the North-West side of the building.It can be accessed via the Richard Hoggart building or via the accessible entrance into Thirty-Five Café. The entrance to the Lecture Theatre is then directly ahead through one set of manual, double doors as you exit the Café.
• The front of the building is facing onto Lewisham Way. There are various maps/signage around Campus which show the buildings and the accessible routes are clearly marked.. There is a map by the Blue Badge bays on Dixon Road and by the main and rear entrances to the Richard Hoggart Building.
• Richard Hoggart Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, South East London on Lewisham Road, five miles from central London.
    
    From Central London take the A2 towards Dover via the Old Kent Road.
    At the end of Old Kent Road (on the New Cross Gate one-way system) turn into New Cross Road.
    Keep in the right hand lane and shortly after Sainsbury's take the A20 fork to Lewisham.
    Turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left.
    
    From Kent, Surrey, Sussex, or north if using Blackwall Tunnel or Dartford River Crossing (southbound).
    Follow the A2 or A20 towards London (using M25 or South Circular road to join the nearest of these).
    On the A20, after passing through Lewisham, the Richard Hoggart Building is clearly visible on the left after about one mile.
    On the A2, follow the left turn after New Cross Station into Amersham Road, turn right at the traffic lights into Lewisham Way – Goldsmiths is on the left downhill.
    
  • There is no public parking on the Goldsmiths campus.
    Parking is very limited on the Goldsmiths campus. There are a number of designated bays for Blue Badge holders reserved for current staff and students with mobility needs.
    There are 2 on-street Blue Badge bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate.
    Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance.
• By Bus View
  • The following buses stop outside Goldsmiths: 21, 36, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 343, 436 and 453.
• By Train View
  • The nearest over ground station is New Cross Rail Station and is approximately 5 minutes away.
    New Cross Gate rail station is also within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
• By Underground View
  • There is not an underground station within travelling distance of Goldsmiths.
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Switchboard please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
• To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Centre provides general advice, enrolments, fees, assessments, housing and finance advice.
• To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability and Wellbeing Service can help you to arrange any reasonable adjustments, equipment or support you need to study effectively at Goldsmiths.

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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.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove.
  • This Car Park is only available to authorised personnel (staff, contractors etc.) or for Blue Badge holders.
    Users need to contact the University in advance to arrange access 48hours or more before arrival.
    The Car Park has limited parking and a gated entrance with security.
• 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 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Laurie Grove.
  • Photographs 1-3 show the Blue Badge bays (2) on Dixon Road which are 170m from the Thirty-Five café entrance (using the accessible route at the front of the building off Lewisham Way.
    Laurie Grove and Dixon Road are one-way roads with the former leading onto Dixon Road and back onto Lewisham Way.
    There is an accessibility map with the ideal accessible routes by the bays.
    Photographs 4-8 show the standard on-street parking along Laurie Grove and the accessibility maps with accessible routes which are at the top and bottom of the road.
    The first 25m of Laurie Grove is a 'red route' with restrictions on parking from Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Cars can park for 1 hour maximum with no return within 2 hours. Outside of these times there are no restrictions.
    The bays are not individually spaced.
    The majority of Laurie Road after the first 25m has unrestricted parking along one side of the road. There are no road markings or signage that indicate restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located within the gated entrance at the end of Laurie Grove.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are George Wood Theatre/Richard Hoggart Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 233cm x 492cm (7ft 8in x 16ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the RHB Cinema/Lecture Theatre (Richard Hoggart Building).
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the RHB Cinema/Lecture Theatre (Richard Hoggart Building).
  • The nearest designated bay is 125m (136yd 2ft) from the RHB Cinema/Lecture Theatre (Richard Hoggart Building).
• Comments View
  • This Car Park is only available to authorised personnel (staff, contractors etc.) or for Blue Badge holders. Users need to contact the University in advance to arrange access 48hours or more before arrival. The car park has limited parking and a gated entrance with security.
  • At the time of survey (January 2022) the pedestrian entrance had no gate attached although usually does. The gate's width is 120cm and there is a slight slope. There are key card readers 120cm high for the gate.
  • There is an intercom for the Security Hut by the gate which has a button at 94cm high. The key card reader are 98cm high. The gates are shown in photographs 1-3.
  • There are dropped kerbs and tactile paving by 2 of the 3 Blue Badge bays. The bays and dropped kerbs are shown in photographs 4-7.
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the standard bays, some of which are tarmac and some which consist of loose gravel.
  • Photographs 10-12 show the signage by the Blue Badge bays in the car park and there is directional signage and maps that show the accessible routes to the surrounding buildings.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the centre of the front entrance courtyard on Lewisham Way.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • Lewisham Way has long slopes in both directions leading to this gate.
  • There are alternative entrances into the entrance courtyard from Lewisham Way and Dixon Road.
  • These involve steep ramps or 15+ medium, unmarked steps (as shown in pictures 3, 4, 5 and 6).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • 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 152cm (4ft 12in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre of the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The surface of the courtyard and main sloping path is compacted stone chippings.
  • There is a slope straight ahead in the courtyard after the main entrance gate leading up to the steps.
  • There are alternative steps to the right of the courtyard (as shown in photographs 10 and 11).
  • This route takes 9 medium unmarked steps to the main entrance.
  • There are no handrails to these steps.
  • From the terrace area in front of the entrance doors there is an unprotected drop of approximately 45cm to either side of the central steps.
  • There are tactile studs to warn of this drop (as shown in photograph 12).

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Outside Access (Thirty Five Café Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side when facing the front of the Richard Hoggart building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • The push button to exit/ enter is 90cm high as shown in photograph 2.
  • To access this entrance you must follow the sloped path from the front gates up towards the main entrance. From there, the path to the entrance is to the right-hand side of the building and is around 130cm wide.
  • Before the entrance there is a gate which is 138cm wide and permanently held open shown in (photographs 4 and 5).
  • There is uneven paving between this gate and the entrance.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - George Wood Theatre side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on the George Wood Theatre side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a steep ramp with handrail on the left, 109cm wide leading down into the building after entering through this entrance (as shown in photograph 7).
  • This ramp overcomes the steps that are located when entering through this entrance.
  • There is a similar entrance at the rear of the building to the right of this entrance (as shown in photographs 8 and 9).
  • This entrance has a slight slope in front of it with no handrails (as shown in photograph 10).
  • Beyond the entrance there are 3 medium steps with a handrail on the right going up (as shown in photograph 11).
  • A steeps ramp with handrail on the left and 109cm wide overcomes these steps (as shown in photographs 12 and 13).

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Eating and Drinking (Thirty Five Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located on the ground floor off the main corridor of the Richard Hoggart Building. The lower section is accessed directly by an accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • The Café has two sections. The accessible entrance enters into the lower section which has seating and a Café which is used mainly for certain events and was not in use at time of survey (January 2022).
    This section is shown in photographs 1-4.
    There is a ramp or steps to access some of the seating and to access the main section of the Café.
    The exit from the Café which is directly ahead from the accessible entrance (photograph 3) is opposite the Lecture Theatre. The main section of the café is open daily for students/staff (photographs 6-12). There are double doors which are 123cm wide and are permanently held open between the two areas. There is a short 15cm slight slope/ lip by these doors.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 67cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • This counter detailed is the Café is off the main corridor of the Richard Hoggart Building.
    The Café section on the lower floor at time of survey had no menus on display and was not being used.
    The higher section of the counter is 104cm high and the 3 lower sections are 75cm high.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 69cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, sofas and bench seats.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 46cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is bench seating in the lower section which is fixed to the wall, otherwise all of the furniture is moveable.

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Level Change (Thirty Five Cafe)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located within the lower section of Thirty Five Café accessed by the accessible entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located within the lower section of Thirty Five Cafe.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The steps/ramp does not need to be used if entering through the outside accessible entrance and heading towards the Lecture Theatre. The Lecture Theatre is through a set of manual, double doors.

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Entrance (RHB CIN - Lecture Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are two sets of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the corridor outside the lecture theatre. and this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • Photograph 3 shows the corridor outside The Lecture Theatre.
  • Photograph 4 shows the doors from the Thirty Five Café opposite the entrance. The accessible entrance is approximately 15m from these doors.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the far end of the left hand side corridor leading to the Disability and Wellbeing Service.
  • This level change is shown in photographs 7 and 8. There are further slight ramps on the first floor shown in photographs 9 and 10.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Level U1 from L1 in the Music Department.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • These steps lead to the Music Department rooms on the first floor and can be overcome using lift 3 to Level U1 (as shown in photographs 11 and 12).
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to level U1 at the rear right side of the building from level L1 from lift 3.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps are shown in photographs 13 and 14. The upper first floor can also be accessed via standard lift 2.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loop is located at the main reception.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (RHB CIN)

• Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 86cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• Photograph 6 shows the designated seating at the front. Photograph 7 shows the collapsible tables that all other seats have.

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Level Change (Ramp towards Accessible and Standard toilets from RHB CIN)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor outside the Lecture Theatre entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The corridor outside the Lecture Theatre connects with the main corridor of the Richard Hoggart Building.
  • The toilets are on the right-hand side before reaching the main corridor.
  • There is also an accessible toilet with a shower and a changing places facility on the main corridor, 20m from the end of this corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left of the Theatre when facing the entrance. There is level access if coming from the main building but ramped access from the Lecture Theatre.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Thirty Five Café entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 264cm (5ft x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 left.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 147cm from the floor.
• 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 and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 74cm (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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located along the corridor to the left as you face the Lecture Theatre.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the Thirty Five Café accessible entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located in the toilet area next to the Santander Bank, halfway along the ground floor corridor to the right from the main entrance hallway.
  • The facility is approximately 63m (68yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the Security Reception.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 355cm x 320cm.
  • The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 85cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 81cm.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 60cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 99cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The toilet in this cubicle is a Gerberit Aquaclean toilet. It has a remote control panel stored just above the toilet (shown in photograph 5) which can be used to wash and dry.

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Accessible Toilet (Accessible Toilet with Shower - Ground Floor Right)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, written text, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area next to the Santander Bank, halfway along the ground floor corridor to the right from the main entrance hallway.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 233cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 8in).
  • There is not 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet also includes an accessible shower area.

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Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Right in the Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet on the ground floor to the right of the building.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the second floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet area next to the Santander Bank, halfway along the ground floor corridor to the right from the main entrance hallway.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 50m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • The shared toilets on the first floor are shown in photographs 4 and 5.
  • The standard toilets on the first floor include an ambulant cubicle and are shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8.
  • The shared toilet on the second floor is shown in photograph 9.