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COVID-19 Information (Keele University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the main university reception; The food courts, including the refectory and the Central Kitchen Cafe and the Grab and Go shop; Westminster Theatre; Lecture and teaching rooms; School of Humanities; Law School; School of Psychology; Audio Visual Services; The School of Public Policy and Professional Practice; School of Sociology and Criminology; School of Politics IR and Philosophy; School of Languages.

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  • This building is made up of 3 interconnecting buildings (buildings A, B and C).
  • The only available lift is located in building C. The lift gives access to other floors in buildings A and B.

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Location

• This venue is situated in the main university campus.
• The nearest National Rail station is Stoke-on-Trent.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Chancellor's Main Staff Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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  • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There is a taxi drop off point.
  • There is a general loading area that could be used as a drop off point.
  • There are 30 minute waiting bays.
  • The slope leading from the car park is steep.

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Parking (Car Park C4)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 570cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance B.
  • The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the entrance B.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There is a loading area next to entrances B and C that could be used as a drop off point.

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Parking (Food Court)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 530cm (10ft 6in x 17ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the food court entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the food court entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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  • There are double manual doors available at this entrance.
  • The manual door width is 180cm wide.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • There is another entrance (Entrance F) at the far end of the building.
  • This entrance has 12 medium height steps.
  • The steps have handrails on both sides.
  • The entrance doors are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door width is 140cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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  • There is also an entrance on the opposite side with double manual doors.
  • There are 9 medium steps to this entrance.
  • There are handrails on both sides of the steps.
  • The handrails are obstructed by pillars halfway along.

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Outside Access (Entrance B)

• This information is for the entrance located on the right hand side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.

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Level Change (Entrance B)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Reception (Main University Reception)

• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • This reception is just inside the main entrance.

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Reception (School of Public Policy and Professional Practice)

• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance B.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is generally staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Central Food Court)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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  • The accessible door is to the left of the main entrance.

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Level Change (Central Food Court Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 7 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 a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Eating and Drinking (Central Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Bistro Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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Eating and Drinking (Central Food Court)

• The following information is for the dining room.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the food court entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.

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Central To Go

• Central To Go is a hot and cold drinks and snacks shop.
• It's located at the far end of the food court next to the accessible toilets.
• The height of the counter is medium.

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Westminster Theatre

• The theatre is located at the rear of the food court to the right.
• There is step free access via a ramp to the rear of the theatre.
• This includes designated areas for wheelchair users with fixed seating next to it.
• The theatre contains a fixed hearing loop.
• It covers the rear of venue, including the balcony.
• There is not step free access to the front of the theatre or to the stage.
• There is a hearing loop available in the balcony seating area located on the first floor.
• There is not step free access to the balcony seating area.

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Level Change (Westminster Theatre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the left of the entrance to the theatre.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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  • There is another set of 3 steps to the right of the theatre entrance.
  • The steps are medium height.
  • There are handrails on both sides of the steps.

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Level Change (Westminster Theatre Balcony and the Strasser Rooms)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are 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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Level Change (Charles and Maureen Strasser Rooms)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located on level 0 opposite the entrance to the Westminster Theatre.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 119cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located next to the ramp.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp gives step free access to the front of the Maureen Strasser room and to the rear of the Charles Strasser room.

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Outside Access (Entrance C)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of entrance B as you face it.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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  • The doors can be made double width by manually opening the second locked door.

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Level Change (Entrance C)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from car park C4.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors (Building C)

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  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
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  • These stairs access levels 0-1-2 of building C, and levels 0-1 of building A.

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Lift (Building C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly to the right of entrance C as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance (entrance C).
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 210cm x 104cm (6ft 11in x 3ft 5in).
• There are 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 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 moderate to good.

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  • Button 0 = level 0 of building A.
  • Button 1 = level 0 of building C.
  • Button 2 = level 1 of building A.
  • Button 3 = level 1 of building C.
  • Button 4 = level 2 of building C.

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Level Change (Moot Court)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance to the Moot Court.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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  • The Moot Court is located on level 2 of building C to the left as you exit the lift.

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Outside Access (Entrance D)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building C.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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  • There is a second door that can be opened manually to increase the entrance width.
  • There is a loading/unloading area in front of this entrance.

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Level Change (Entrance D)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope 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 width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft).

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Level Change (Building A Level 1 Rear Corridor)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right of the platform lift.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Building C Rear Corridor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are upper level first floor building C.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift provides access to 1.70 and 1.104.

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Outside Access (Entrance E)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of building A.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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  • This entrance provides access to the audio visual services area at the rear of level 1 building A.

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Level Change (Entrance E)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 149cm (4ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right of the ramp.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Outside Access (Audio Visual Services)

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  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.

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Other Floors (Building A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices and teaching rooms on level 2.

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Outside Access (Entrance B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is next to the language centre.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • Many of the internal doors are automatic, some are operated by push pad.
  • Level 0 of building A has a courtyard that can be used as a shortcut to some services on this floor.
  • The courtyard has an uneven block pavement surface.

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Other Floors (Building B)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1 and 2.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are 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 are similar stairs at the front of the building that accesses levels 0-1-2.

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Level Change (Building B Link)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located on level 1 of building A above the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located on level 0 to the left of the main entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The link on level 1 of building A leads to level 2 of building B.
  • The link on level 0 of building A leads to level 1 of building B.

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Entrance (Humanities)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to enter the reception area.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are two sets of manual, doors between the Lift and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is 43 metres from the lift to the left on exiting.

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Reception (Humanities Building A)

• Humanities is located on the first floor.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the humanities entrance door.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Entrance J)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of building B.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 75cm (2ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • 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 heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • This gives access to level (-1) of building B.
  • There is a similar entrance further to the left leading directly to the School of Humanities office.

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Level Change (Entrance J)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located 1n front of the entrance.
• There is / are 1 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 shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Entrance H)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • This gives access to level 0 of building B.

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Level Change (Entrance H)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).

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Accessible Toilet (Central Food Court)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Central food court entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 265cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the food court.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the food court entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the food court.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the food court entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on level 0 of building C.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the building C lift entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are similar male and female toilets located throughout the venue on most floors.
  • The unisex toilet is a large cubicle with grab rails fitted.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.