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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Careers Centre and Security Office are located to the left of Reception, before the security barriers.
    The Pavilion Restaurant and Starbucks Café are accessible by a permanent ramp or steps to the right of the building after the barriers at reception.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Reception, Security Office, Careers Centre, Refectory and Café.
  • Townfield Extension has internal entrances to Longmead, R Block and Townfield.
    Please see the separate guides for these buildings for further information on accessibility.
  • Longmead link (new tab) - click here.
  • R Block link (new tab) - click here.
  • Townfield link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in reception.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Hayes Campus/Coldharbour Lane is located off A4020 Uxbridge Road / A312 The Parkway, which is 4km (2.5 miles) north of M4 Junction 3, or 5km (3 miles) south of A40 following signs for Heathrow/Hayes/Southall/Yeading.
  • Staff and Visitor parking is off Coldharbour Lane, along College Way, turning off at Townfield Doctors Surgery. Blue Badge parking is off College Way, turning into Damson Drive.
  • For more information on Google directions please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Hayes & Harlington.
  • Hayes & Harlington, served by National Rail services out of London Paddington, is 2km (1.5 miles) from the campus.
  • For more information on National Rail services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Northolt.
  • Northolt Underground station, served by the Central Line, is 5km (3 miles) from the campus.
  • For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Underground services please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• This support is primarily available for those students with specific needs, learning difficulties and disabilities, including Dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Autistic spectrum disorders.
• To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: Uxbridge: 01895 471132; Hayes: 01895 853651.
• Email: [email protected].
• Deaf Support offers a cross College Service in Hayes and Uxbridge to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students on mainstream courses. The Centre is staffed by a team of professional and qualified Communication Support Workers (CSW) who can support you on your course and ensure you have full access to the curriculum. They are all fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and will also provide note taking support. Deaf Support is located in Uxbridge: Room A010, extension x3308; and Hayes: Room L108, extension x3651.
• To see more information on Deaf Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 853336 (Minicom).
• Email: [email protected].
• Information on how to apply for a course online or by post.
• To see more information on How To Apply please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 853333.
• Email: [email protected].

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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 and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Blue Badge and Staff.
  • The car park is located to the left of Townfield Extension, off Damson Drive.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Blue Badge and Staff)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of Townfield Extension.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Townfield Extension / Business Development Units.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm 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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• 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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Business Development Units (photograph 2).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Townfield Extension (photograph 6).
• Comments View
  • There is an access gate between the car park and the Townfield Extension (photographs 6 and 7).
  • The access gate open width is 111cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to The Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'UXBRIDGE COLLEGE in Hayes'.
  • There is step-free 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
  • 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the 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 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 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• 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.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 67cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 89cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 97cm.

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Entrance (Careers Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left after the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to Careers Centre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Careers Centre'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Careers Centre

• There are chairs without armrests at a height of 47cm.
  
• There are lower chairs, some without armrests, at a height of 43cm.
  
• The service desks are 72cm high and a PC workstation on a desk that is 70cm high.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to The Pavilion Refectory, R Block and Townfield.
• Circulation View
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
  • There is 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 all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly 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 not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Step(s) (The Pavilion)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the main entrance, on the right after the security barriers.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access The Pavilion Refectory, R Block, and Townfield.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are not 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 good.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (The Pavilion)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located ahead from the main entrance, on the right after the security barriers.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access The Pavilion Refectory, R Block, and Townfield.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (The Pavilion)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the refectory.
  • The refectory is located on the ground floor, to the right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the refectory.
• Payment Counter View
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 43cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, long tables, armchairs and sofas.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Pavilion Refectory was closed at the time of survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Starbucks)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
  • The food and drink kiosk is located in The Pavilion (refectory).
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the food and drink kiosk.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • The type of food served here is pre-packaged drinks, snacks and confectionery.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Seating is available within The Pavilion (refectory) main seating area.

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Other Floors (Townfield)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the far right of The Pavilion Refectory in the Townfield Extension.
  • The stairs are approximately 40m from the Townfield Extension 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 from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G (Townfield Extension), 1 and 2 (Townfield).
  • 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 both sides.
  • Handrails are not 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.
  • 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 (Townfield)

• The lift is located to the far right of The Pavilion Refectory in the Townfield Extension.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Townfield Extension main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G (Townfield Extension), 1 and 2 (Townfield).
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 141cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 8in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is operated with a key card and the key card reader height is 115cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer Reception)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 medium.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 232cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located near the internal entrance to Longmead.