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Introduction

• The Disability Advisory Service is located on the fifth floor of the Sherfield Building. The entrance is in the far right corner across the main lift lobby. The Service Reception is in Room 566. The Service contains 8 advisory, tutorial and assessment rooms. Some Service rooms are located in other areas on the fifth and fourth floors.
• https://www.accessable.co.uk/imperial-college-london/south-kensington-campus/access-guides/sherfield-building-south-kensington-campus link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Assessment Room - 401B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Room - 505A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Room - 505B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Adviser Room - 564B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Adviser Room - 567A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Adviser Room - 567B please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Adviser Room - 567C please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The South Kensington Campus is located on Exhibition Road just off the A4 (Cromwell Road) in Knightsbridge in central London.
  • There is limited parking at the South Kensington Campus. The main campus parking is located on Imperial College Road. There are multiple Blue Badge bays all parking is limited to permit holders only.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop to the South Kensington Campus on Exhibition Road is the South Kensington Museums (Stop K) Stop. This bus stop is served by the 360 bus route. There is an additional bus stop on the other side of the campus on Queen's Gate called the Imperial College Elvaston Pl Stop (Stop RV) and is served by bus route 70.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the South Kensington Campus is the West Brompton Station. This station is approximately 2.3km via the A3218. This station is operated by the Overground and Southern services.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station to the South Kensington Campus is the South Kensington Underground Station. This station is approximately 550m via Exhibition Road and is operated by the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus and underground stations, services and ticketing in and around London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national train travel, services and ticketing.
  • 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 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.
  • The name of the car park is Site/Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Imperial College Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is parking for deliveries only off Ayton Road.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Imperial College Road)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Imperial College Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chemistry, Sir Alexander Fleming, Library, Skempton.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 500cm (8ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, anybody and staff permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.

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Outside Access (Queen's Lawn)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off the Queen's Lawn.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 215cm (7ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Ayton Road)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off Ayton Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is 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 push pad activated.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are two alternate entrances to the left of the one described above, this consists of two sets of manual doors, 136 cm wide, next to the automatic doors.
  • These entrances are accessed by a medium step.
  • These entrances give access to the main lift lobby on level 1.
  • These can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Outside Access (Second Floor Walkway Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the walkway at the rear of the building on the second floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 247cm (8ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is another entrance off the Walkway into Sherfield at the other end of the building accessing the building near the staff lift.
  • This entrance consists of a set of double automatic doors that open towards you with a width of 130cm. This entrance can be seen in photograph 2.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the lawn entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are several staircases within the building from 2, 3, 4, 5. Examples of which can be seen in photograph 3 and 4. There is a set of steps from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the staff area.
    There is a set of steps from floors Lower 0, 0, 1, Upper 1. This can be seen in photograph 5.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Queen's Lawn entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 160cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 does not have 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 bright.

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Entrance (Disability Advisory Service Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the fifth floor, to the right across the main lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in).

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Reception

• The Disability Advisory Service Reception is located along the corridor, to the right.
• The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.

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• Comments View
  • Reception opening hours are Monday to Friday 0930 - 1630.
  • The door is held open during opening hours.
  • The doorway into reception is 73cm wide.
  • There is not a reception desk in the reception area.
  • The reception area is used as a general enquiry, advice and waiting area.
  • There is a tablet available to make online appointments.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the fifth floor within the Seminar and Learning Centre (SALC). The SALC can be reached from the main lift lobby.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the fifth floor behind the main lifts, within the Careers Centre.