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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Student Payment Office, Disability & Dyslexia and the Student Services Centre.

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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

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is E2.
• The car park is located opposite the Students' Union Building.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Student Services Centre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the Tawney Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Student Payment Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Student Payment Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Counter (Student Payment Office)

• The counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• The height of the counter is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• The height of the counter is high.
• There is not a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors (Student Payment Office)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1.
  • 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.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.

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Outside Access (Disability and Dyslexia Support)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Level Change (Disability and Dyslexia Support)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.

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Reception (Student Services Centre and Disability and Dyslexia Support)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Other Floors (Student Services Centre)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are Staff Offices.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter via entrance C.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 256cm x 160cm (8ft 5in x 5ft 3in).
  • 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 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Student Payment Office)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Student Payment Office entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left on entering.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 250cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) 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 toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Enter the building via entrance C on left hand side to access this toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Student Payment Office)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the left on entering.
  • Unisex toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the Student Payment Office entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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.