Access Guide
Introduction
- The TGI University Centre is located on level 3 of the main building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 365cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building, off Rue Mignot.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 159cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 114cm.
- The intercom is only needed when this door is locked, after 10pm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- This entrance opens onto level 1 of the main hospital building.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance and along the corridor to the left.
- The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- Levels 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 148cm (width) x 268cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Outside Access (TGI University Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- Both doors have a small extension leaf which can be unlocked to give an opening width of 130cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is a television.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Practical Room)
- There are 1 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was Practical Room.
- The consultation / treatment room is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- Single width with a small extension leaf.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- A hoist is available.
- The hoist is powered overhead.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair is not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Library
- There are double doors leading into the library.
- The doors open towards you (pull) and are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the library entrance.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the library.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The gap between the barriers is 96cm.
- There is a sloped threshold through the barriers.
Reception (Library)
- The desk/counter is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the TGI University Centre Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is not staffed.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.
Toilet with Adaptations (Library)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor, outside the library.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the TGI University Centre Entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 200cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 6in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Practical Room)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located at the far end of the main corridor outside the Practical Room.
- The accessible toilet is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Institute Entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door weight is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 210cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at either end of the main corridor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the TGI University Centre Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Related Access Guides
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- View information on Toilets at Princess Elizabeth Hospital (opens new tab) .
- View information on Getting Around Princess Elizabeth Hospital (opens new tab) .
