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Access To (Internal Entrance)

The Senior Common Room is located on level 2 of the Sherfield Building, on the left out of the main lifts.
There is also an external entrance into the Senior Common Room from the Sherfield Walkway.
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The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access into the service.
There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 185cm.
The doors have a low visual contrast.

This entrance is located along the external Sherfield Walkway.
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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
The doors open towards you.
The width of the opening is 145cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The doors have a high visual contrast.
There is a similar alternative entrance further along the Walkway towards the Junior Common Room, opposite the entrance to the ACEX Building. The doors here open both ways.

Toilet Facilities View
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left after the internal entrance to the Senior Common Room.

Location and Access View
- The Senior Common Room restaurant is located at the far end of the Senior Common Room from the internal entrance.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
Service View
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and digital.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Order and Payment View
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located along the sides of the main service area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.

Location and Access View
- The Roastery is located on the left-hand side after the internal entrance to the Senior Common Room.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
Service View
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus types include: wall-mounted, digital and countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Order and Payment View
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the side of the open plan area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- The height of the tray rail is 72cm.

Location and Access View
- plantworks is located on the left-hand side after the internal entrance to the Senior Common Room.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
Service View
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus types include: wall-mounted and digital.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Order and Payment View
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the side of the open plan area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.

Location and Access View
- The seating area is common to any and all of the food outlets in the Senior Common Room.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
Seating Area View
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.