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GC/Anatomy Lecture Theatre

Hodgkin Building, Guy's Campus, Newcomen Street, London, SE1 1UL

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Lecture Theatre(s)

  • Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is/are 5 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and does not/do not have handrails.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is space for an assistance dog.
  • There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 73cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • The lectern is height adjustable.
  • The lectern cannot be adjusted between the recommended heights of 80cm and 110cm (lowest part).
  • There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 69cm and 71cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The steps mentioned lead down from basement level to the front of the lecture theatre, and are shown in photograph 2. These can be overcome using the stair lift.
  • Comments View
    • The door to the rear of the lecture theatre (shown in photograph 9) is located on the landing of the main stairs between the ground floor and basement, accessed by 8 medium steps from the ground floor. Step free access is available to the rear by taking the lift to the first floor, then the steep ramp (Cook's Cut) down and following the corridor round to the right.
    • Photograph 10 shows the rear of the lecture theatre.

Lift (Basement Stair Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on the steps leading down from the main lift and stairs to the front entrance to the lecture theatre.
  • The lift is a stair lift.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main lift.
  • Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • The wall controls for this lift are 107 - 111cm high on both levels.