Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; boardroom, canteen, computer rooms, graduate lounge, lecture theatre, library, prayer room and chaplaincy, seminar rooms, testing rooms, and student union facilities.
- Faculties include; Biostatistics, Centre for Affective Disorders, Centre for Implementation Science, Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, Old Age Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychosis Studies, and Sackler Institute for Translational Neurodevelopment.
- Additional services include; Central Administration, Communications and Press Office, Education Support Team, King's Clinical Trials Unit, Human Resources, and IT & AV services.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor ahead from the main entrance, past reception and the stairs, then along the corridor, on floor 1 near the KCLSU Hub internal entrance, on floor 2 diagonally left from the lift, and along the corridor, on floor 3 left out of the lift, then left again, along the corridor, and on floors 4, 5 and 6, right out of the lift, through the access door(s), then to the left.
- Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on floor 1 near the KCLSU Hub internal entrance.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on floor 1, on floor 2 next to KCLSU Hub, on floor 3, and in the KCLSU Hub, next to KCLSU Hub Reception.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on floor 2.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Lecture Theatre(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Robin Murray Lecture Theatre B please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Small Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Wolfson Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab).
- Teaching Room(s) View
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - M2.17 Peter Lantos Seminar Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 3 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 4 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 5 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 6 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 7 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for IoP - Seminar Room 8 please click here (new tab).
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) is located in Camberwell, south London, between Brixton and Peckham. Main road links from the south are A3/A23/A2217, or A2/A20/A205/A202. Main road links from the north cross the River Thames at Vauxhall Bridge/A202.
- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors. There is on street Blue Badge and standard parking. Parking is very restricted and operates on a first come, first served basis. On-street parking requires payment, or a permit.
- For more information on the location of The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) (Google) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Denmark Hill.
- Denmark Hill is served by Thameslink and Southeastern rail services.
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Thameslink Railway please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Denmark Hill.
- Denmark Hill is served by London Overground services.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Overground please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- Disability Support are located in Bush House South East Wing, on the Strand Campus.
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 1234.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 7000.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 186cm x 635cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN).
- The car park is located in an inner courtyard off De Crespigny Park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 195cm x 550cm (6ft 5in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Grove Lane (photograph 7).
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 195cm x 470cm (6ft 5in x 15ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on De Crespigny Park (photograph 8) and Grove Lane.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The building car park is on a slight slope.
- Dropped kerbs are shown in photographs 5 and 6.
- Permit required / charges apply for on street parking.
Site/Campus Car Park (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN))
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in an interior courtyard off de Crespigny Park.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Henry Wellcome Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 580cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are not clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
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Comments
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- Dropped kerbs onto de Crespigny Park are shown in photographs 6 and 7.
- The vehicle exit is onto Grove Lane (photograph 8).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 120cm .
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 72cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 73cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right facing the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front and to the right of the main entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The steps have tactile paving at the top only.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 98cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also a revolving door next to this one.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The steps are shown in photograph 6.
- There is a further set of doors after this entrance.
- The door is single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Main)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located directly ahead of the main entrance, on the right.
- The reception point is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 108cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are armchairs and sofas in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- The reception desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
Getting Around (Main)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, vinyl and tiles.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors (Main)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance, then to the left.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, single and/or double doors to access the stairwell on the first and second floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Main)
- The lift is located ahead from the main entrance, past reception.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single and double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors from the first floor upwards.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 225cm (4ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- The left hand lift doors opens both sides on the ground floor.
- The right hand lift also goes to floor B (floor -1).
Other Floors (West Stair, Main Wing)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the rear right of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There are additional stairs to the east (front left) and southeast (rear left) sides of the building.
Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the interior courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 185cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The lowest flight of steps has handrail on the right hand side only, going up.
Lift (Courtyard)
- The lift is located in the courtyard.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the courtyard entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Outside Access (KCLSU Hub Courtyard Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the interior courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to KCL Students' Union Hub on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'kclsu Our Students' Union'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (KCLSU Hub Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to Students' Union on the first floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'kclsu Our Students' Union'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right, facing the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- The accessible route to this entrance is from the site/campus car park via Memory Lane (photographs 5, 6, 7).
Entrance (KCLSU Hub)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the building, on the first floor.
- This entrance gives access to KCLSU Hub.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'KCLSU Our Students' Union'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- This entrance is 50m from the main lifts.
Reception (KCLSU Hub)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located within the KCLSU Hub.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the platform lift.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 90cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- If the counter is not staffed, browse tohttps://www.kclsu.org/about/contactus/ or call 020 7848 1168.
Step(s) (KCLSU Hub)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located within KCLSU Hub.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the 2 levels within the Hub.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
Lift (KCLSU Hub)
- The lift is located next to the rear entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 410kg.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Getting Around (KCLSU Hub)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The KCLSU Hub is on two levels. There is a platform lift to overcome the level change.
- There is stepped access to the two levels within the KCLSU Hub.
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Circulation
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- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is meeting room that can be used if not otherwise booked.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played during booked events, depending on the event.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Entrance (Library (Floor 2))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located left out of the lift, left again, then through the door to the stairwell.
- This entrance gives access to library reception.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Institute of Psychiatry Library'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 92cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 96cm.
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Comments
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- The library entrance is 15m (16yd) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the library via the main lift on floors 1 and 3.
Reception (Library)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right, after the barriers.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
- The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Library (The Institute of Psychiatry)
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Library Circulation
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- There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
- The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located next to library reception (photograph 11).
- The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 108cm and 137cm.
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Library Services
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- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille and large print.
- Books can be ordered from the library and delivered to any home site.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
- There are some height adjustable desks available.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
- For more information about borrowing laptops please click here.
- Auxiliary aids are available.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Document Holders, Ergonomic Chairs, CCTV/Video Magnifiers, Large Key Keyboards, Adjustable Foot Rests and High Visibility/Contrast Keyboards.
- Visitors must bring their own Dragon headset. The auxiliary aids are shown in photographs 15 to 18.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Accessible software available includes: JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Zoomtext, ABBYY FineReader, Texthelp Read&Write, ClaroRead and Inspiration.
- Additional accessible software includes: Microsoft Dictate, Mac Dictation, Audio Notetaker, MS Teams and Digital editions. For further information about Assistive Software email [email protected].
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
- For further information about disability support browse tohttps://www.kcl.ac.uk/library/further-support/disability-support or email [email protected].
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Comments
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- There are some chairs with armrests on floor 1 (photographs 7, 8)
- There is a mobile device charging station on floor 2 (photograph 12).
- There is a self service laptop loan machine on floor 2 (photograph 13).
- The laptop loan machine touch screen is 104cm (3ft 5in) to 133cm (4ft 4in) high.
Other Floors (Library)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead from the barriers, then turn left.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the library entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Outside Access (Café Diner)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the internal courtyard.
- This entrance gives access to the restaurant.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance, before the terrace.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Entrance (Café Diner)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor.
- This entrance gives access to the restaurant.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Café Diner'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
Eating and Drinking (Café Diner)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
- For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards and written wall menus.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- There is a moveable card machine at the service counters.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 67cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 35cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
- Access to the additional seating area is via the courtyard entrance to the outside terrace.
- The outside terrace is shown in photographs 13 and 14. The terrace has chairs and tables which are not fixed. None of the chairs on the terrace have armrests.
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Comments
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- The Coffee Bar serves hot and cold snacks (photographs 1, 2, 3).
- The Institute Canteen serves hot and cold meals and snacks (photographs 4, 5).
- The armchairs are located in the lounge area to the rear of the restaurant.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer KCLSU Hub)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located next to KCLSU Reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the platform 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 225cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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 right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 medium.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead from the main entrance, past reception and the stairs, then along the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 228cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 high.
- 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 117cm.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Floor 1)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located near the KCLSU Hub internal entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 108cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 185cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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 push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not 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 high.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
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Comments
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- The toilet flush is on the wall behind the toilet backrest.
- The toilet flush is not on the transfer side.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Floor 2)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located diagonally left from the lift, and along the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 238cm x 248cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 55cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with no lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 medium.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- 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 110cm.
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 99cm.
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Comments
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- The toilet flush is on the wall behind the toilet backrest.
- The toilet flush is not on the transfer side.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer Floor 3)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located left out of the lift, then left again, along the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 220cm (5ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 72cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 medium.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- 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 96cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 99cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Floors 4, 6)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located right out of the lift, through the access door, then to the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 228cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 131cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 78cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 5)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This accessible toilet is located right out of the lift, through the access door, then to the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
Standard Toilet(s) (KCLSU Hub)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located next to KCLSU Hub Reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the platform lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The gender neutral toilet is located to the rear of the building on floor 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main lifts.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is 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 height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The gender neutral toilet is located next to KCLSU Hub on floor 2.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main lifts.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The floor 1 toilets are shown in photographs 1 to 3. The ambulant cubicle is shown in photograph 3.
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Comments
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- There are additional gender neutral toilets on floor 2 (photographs 4 to 6).
- There are further gender neutral toilets on floor 3 (photographs 7 to 10).