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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include ICSM teaching rooms and lecture theatres. This guide describes access to the lecture theatres on the floors, 8, 9 and 10; and ICSM teaching rooms on floors 7, 11, 13 and 14.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Charing Cross Hospital.
• Faculties include the Imperial College School of Medicine (ICSM).
• General information on parking for the Laboratory Block may be found in the access guide for the Reynolds Building. Access to the level concourse between the Reynolds Building and the Laboratory Block from the Reynolds Building car park is via slope or steps in front of the Reynolds Building. There is additional stepped access to the concourse from Margravine Road.
• Reynolds Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Lecture Theatres)

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 8th Floor Lecture Theatre 876 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 9th Floor Lecture Theatre 976 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 10th Floor Lecture Theatre 1076 please click here (new tab)

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Floor 7)

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 721A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 721B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 722A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 722B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 7L31 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 723 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Teaching Room 724 please click here (new tab)

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Rooms and Spaces Links (Floors 11, 13 and 14)

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Pathology Museum and Seminar Room 11L07 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Clinical Anatomy Skills Laboratory (CASL) 13L05 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Dissecting Room 14L09 please click here (new tab)

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the seventh floor, in the lift lobby. There is also an ambulant cubicle in the male standard toilets in the lift lobby on the seventh floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on floors 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14..

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Head west on Talgarth Road/A4. Keep left to continue on Talgarth Road for 0.2 miles. Use any lane and turn slightly left onto Talgarth Road/A219/A315. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Fulham Palace. Continue for 0.3 miles and Charing Cross Imperial College is located on the left.
  • Parking costs £2.40 per hour. Please ensure you have enough change to pay for and display your ticket in the windscreen of your vehicle.
    There are 25 disabled parking spaces on site which are free for Blue Badge holders. When using a disabled parking bay, please make sure you display a valid Blue Badge in the windscreen of your vehicle.
• By Bus View
  • Please use the Transport for London bus map to help you find your way to hospital. The following buses stop directly outside Charing Cross Hospital Please see the links below. The nearest bus stop is located just outside the hospital site on Fulham Palace Road.
• By Train View
  • Kensington Olympia over ground railway station is approximately a 22 minute walk from the college.
• By Underground View
  • Baron’s Court, situated in zone two on the Piccadilly line, is the closest underground station to Charing Cross Hospital. It is approximately a nine minute walk from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the link below for up to date bus services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the link below for up to date over ground services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the link below for up to date underground services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • Click here for information on parking for the Reynolds Building, which is next to Laboratory Block (opens in a new tab).
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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 on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Margravine Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Outside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located between the car park and the front of the Reynolds Building.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located between the car park and the front of the Reynolds Building.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The lower part of the ramp has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
  • The upper part of the ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
  • There is additional stepped access to the level concourse between the Reynolds Building and the Laboratory Block from Margravine Road.
  • Follow this link to see a view of this approach (Google Streetview) (opens in a new tab).

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Outside Access (Hospital Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the hospital near the Reynolds Building, off Margravine Road.
  • There is step free 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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 151cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is level access from the Reynolds Building.
  • Refer to the access guide linked in the Introduction for access details for the Reynolds Building.

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Outside Access (Laboratory Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the hospital near the Reynolds Building, off Margravine Road.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is a 5cm high step at the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is a push button to exit the building.
  • The push button is 121cm above the floor.
  • There is level access from the Reynolds Building.
  • Refer to the access guide linked in the Introduction for access details for the Reynolds Building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
  • The stairs are located to the right after the laboratory block entrance, along the corridor, through the door, and on the left.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m from the laboratory block entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There is a key card reader at the stairwell doors on the ground floor.
  • The key card reader is 105cm above the floor.
  • There is a push button to exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The push button is 108cm above the floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located left from the hospital rear entrance, through the doors on the left.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the hospital rear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 204cm x 146cm (6ft 8in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer Floor 7)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the lift on the seventh floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 144cm (8ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 72cm from floor level.
  • 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 184cm (6ft).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 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 poor.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Floor 7)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located in the lift lobby on the seventh floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located in the lift lobby on the seventh floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and 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.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard toilets in the lift lobby on floors 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14.
  • There are no ambulant cubicles in the additional toilets.
  • There is a standard shower in each of the female and male standard toilets on floor 9.

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Standard Shower (Floor 9)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the female and male standard toilets on the ninth floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 16cm high step into each of the female and male standard shower trays.