Access Guide
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- This guide describes accessibility and services to all floors from the basement to the second floor in the Hodgkin Building.
The guide also includes the Newcomen Street Extension to the left of the Hodgkin building, the ground floor of which is accessed via Doyle's House, and the first floor of which is accessed from within the Hodgkin Building.
The first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension is accessed from within the Hodgkin Building.
The Hodgkin Building is connected to the Wolfson Centre for Age Related Diseases (CARD) at the rear, and Henriette Raphael House to the right.
There are underground connections to the Wolfson CARD and New Hunt's House but these are not described in this guide.
- This guide describes accessibility and services to all floors from the basement to the second floor in the Hodgkin Building.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; classrooms, lecture theatres, library, management offices, museum, practice rooms and prayer rooms.
- Faculties include Anatomy, Diabetes and Nutritional Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science Research, and Women's Health.
Facilities include the Gordon Museum and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Suite. - All Hodgkin Building areas have blue doors.
The adjoining Wolfson CARD building is to the rear of the Hodgkin Building and has pink doors. The adjoining Henrietta Raphael House is to the right of the Hodgkin Building and has white doors.
All platform lifts in the building must be operated by security staff by prior arrangement. - Wolfson Wing link (new tab) - click here.
- Henriette Raphael Building link (new tab) - click here.
- New Hunt's House link (new tab) - click here.
- Doyle's House link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the building; on the ground floor to the centre of the building; and on the ground floor in the Newcomen Street Extension. Step-free access to the accessible toilet on the ground floor is via the main lift from the basement to the first floor, and then via the rear lift to the ground floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the building; on the basement floor near the Harris Lecture Theatre; to the rear right of the building via the ground floor, left past the Wills Library; on the first floor in the main lift lobby; on the second floor to the rear left of the building; and off the main stairwell between the second floor and third floor; on the ground floor of the Newcomen Extension; and on the landing between the ground floor of the Hodgkin Building and first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the left of the building; on the basement floor near the Harris Lecture Theatre; on the first floor in the main lift lobby and to the rear left of the building; on the ground floor of the Newcomen Extension; and on the landing between the ground floor of the Hodgkin Building and first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor to the far right of the building; on the first floor off the main stairwell; and on the second floor to the centre and to the rear centre of the building.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM1 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM10 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM11 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM12 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM2 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM3 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM4 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM5 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM6 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/CRM7 Hodgkin please click here (new tab)
- Computer Room(s) View
- Lab(s) View
- Meeting Room(s) View
- Other Room(s) View
Rooms and Spaces Links
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).
Getting Here (Guy's Campus)
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By Road
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- Guy's Campus is located near to the south side of London Bridge in the centre of London. Road access to the campus is via Long Lane, which is just off the A2 where it meets the A3 at Borough. Turn left into Crosby Row, then go straight ahead at the junction with Newcomen Street / Snowsfields onto Great Maze Pond. The campus is off this road. This campus is within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- There is no parking on campus, but there is some pay and display on street parking available on the roads around the site. The NCP London Bridge Car Park is located on Kipling Street, directly to the south of Guy's Hospital.
- For more information on NCP London Bridge Car Park 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 campus.
- London Bridge Bus Station is 250m from Guy's Campus. Buses that stop here include the 43, 141, 149 and 388. There are also bus stops on Borough High Street and Tooley Street, which are served by other bus routes.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is London Bridge.
- London Bridge station, served by Southern, Southeastern, and Thameslink rail services, is 250m from Guy's Campus.
- For more information on Southern 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 London Bridge.
- London Bridge Underground Station, served by the Northern and Jubilee Underground lines, is 200m from Guy's Campus.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) tube services please click here (opens new tab).
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By DLR
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- The nearest DLR station is Bank.
- Bank DLR station is 1km from Guy's Campus, on the north side of the River Thames. From here the Northern Line can be taken to London Bridge Underground Station.
- For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- More information on how to get to the Guy's Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website, for more information on trains to London Bridge and station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The bollards are separated by greater than 150cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
- This entrance gives access to reception.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hodgkin Building'.
- There is stepped 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/do 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 145cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 13 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 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 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.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 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 118cm.
- 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 no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and stone.
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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 is bench seating only.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is sloped/ramped access to classrooms and other services on the basement floor and ground floor; access between the front and rear of the building on the first floor; and access along corridors to the rear of the building on the first floor.
- There is stepped access to the Wills Library on the ground floor; the basement level to the rear right of the building; Student Admissions Interview Suites, classrooms 8 to 10, and female and male standard toilets on the first floor to the left of the building; and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Suite on the second floor.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete, vinyl, wood, carpet, stone 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 all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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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.
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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.
- There is a Deaf Alerter system installed in the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- The stairs are located right out of reception, on the left.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, M, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- 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 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not 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 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 low to moderate.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Wills Library on the ground floor; the basement level to the rear right of the building; Student Admissions Interview Suites, classrooms 8 to 10, and female and male standard toilets on the first floor to the left of the building; and MMI Suite on the second floor.
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Comments
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- There are other staircases to the centre and rear left of the building with additional access to floor 5 (photographs 6 to 8).
- There is a similar staircase between the ground floor and basement level to the rear right of the building for access to the female standard toilets on the rear basement level (photographs 9 and 10).
- Laboratories and rooms on mezzanine levels to the rear of the building are served by the rear lift.
- Step-free access via lift to the rear lift is via the first floor.
Lift (Main)
- The lift is located right out of reception, on the left.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) 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 LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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 low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 126cm (3ft 10in x 4ft 2in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not 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 a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is an additional service lift to the centre left of the building.
Entrance (Wills Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor off the main stairwell.
- This entrance gives access to the library.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Wills Library'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Library (Wills Library)
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Library Circulation
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- There is stepped access within the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is not a/are no self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
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Library Services
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- Main library services are located in New Hunt's House Library opposite the Hodgkin Building.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 74cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
- Auxiliary aids are not available.
- Auxiliary aids are available in the Assistive Technology rooms in New Hunt's House Library opposite the Hodgkin Building.
- Computers with accessible software are available in New Hunt's House Library opposite the Hodgkin Building.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
- A member of staff is usually available in the staff office at the bottom of the stairs, or if not, do make frequent visits into the library to check for anyone wanting assistance.
Step(s) (Wills Library)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located in the centre of the library between the study desks and the computer room.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the computer room.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 27cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground Floor)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located the rear left of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Nikon Imaging Centre, offices, and ground floor access to the Wolfson Building (photographs 1 to 4).
- 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor in the centre of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the corridor from the centre of the building to the right of the building towards the Gordon Museum and Wills Library (photographs 5 and 6).
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Ground Floor Rear)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor heading past the Harris Lecture Theatre, towards the rear of the building.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Nikon Imaging Centre, offices, accessible and standard toilets, and ground floor access to the Wolfson Building.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 27cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Lift (Rear)
- The lift is located to the rear of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 73m (79yd 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 and 5.
- The weight limit for the lift is 375kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor, on the first floor, on the second floor, on the fourth floor and on the third floor.
- 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 115cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not 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 70cm - 110cm above the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- The right hand lift accesses floors G, 1, 2 and 4.
The left hand lift accesses floors G, 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Floor 4 and above requires key card access in both lifts.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance to Basement/Ground Floor Newcomen Street Extension)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the basement level of the Hodgkin Building and the ground floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Wheelchair access to Hodgkin Building (via basement)'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do 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 120cm.
- 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 122cm.
- 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 after the entrance doorway.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 143cm (4ft 8in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Step(s) (Basement)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located straight ahead after the basement entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the basement level.
- There is/are 11 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- These steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located near the base of the first flight of steps into the basement level.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Gowland Hopkins Lecture Theatre lower floor.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- 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 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 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Lift (Basement)
- The lift is located straight ahead from the basement level entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the basement entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are basement level.
- The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 79cm x 93cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 1in).
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- All platform lifts in the building must be operated by security staff by prior arrangement.
Lift (Basement Lower)
- The lift is located in the lower basement after the basement entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the basement platform lift.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Gowland Hopkins Lecture Theatre lower floor.
- The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
- There are manual, light, double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 119cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- All platform lifts in the building must be operated by security staff by prior arrangement.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Basement)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located in the basement level of the Hodgkin Building near the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the lower basement level and classrooms 1 and 2.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located in the basement level of the Hodgkin Building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access classrooms 1 and 2, and the Gowland Hopkins Lecture Theatre, prayer room, and accessible and standard toilets.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 3
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- There is a ramp/slope located between the Gowlands Hopkins Lecture Theatre and the prayer rooms.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Gowlands Hopkins Lecture Theatre and the prayer rooms.
- 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 lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 5, 6 ,7 and 9.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Basement Entrance to Ground Floor Newcomen Street Extension)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the left of the Hodgkin Building basement entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located after the slope into the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The step(s) is/are used to access services on the ground floor of the Newcomen Street extension including classrooms 3 to 7, and the accessible and female standard toilets.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm (4ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Newcomen Street Extension)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the far left of the building, past the covered entrance to Doyle's House.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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.
- 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 95cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- 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 96cm.
- 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 left of 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- Access to the first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension is via the Hodgkin Building.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground Floor Newcomen Street Extension Classrooms)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor of the Newcomen Street extension.
- The ramp/slope is used to access classrooms 3 to 7, and the female standard toilets.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Basement Prayer Rooms)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the rear of the basement floor, through the doors on the left.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Brothers prayer and amenities room.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 30cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- Access to the Sisters prayer room was not permitted at the time of survey.
Lift (Basement Prayer Rooms)
- The lift is located to the rear of the basement floor, through the doors on the left.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the basement entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 79cm (3ft 11in x 2ft 7in).
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- The platform lift is 59m from the main lift.
- All platform lifts in the building must be operated by security staff by prior arrangement.
Basement Prayer and Amenity Rooms
- The flooring in the prayer room is carpet.
- There is seating without armrests and a table with an underside 71cm from the floor.
- There is coat hooks 164cm above the floor.
- The amenity room foot wash seats are 46cm above the floor.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be placed in the top, 96cm above the floor.
- The paper towel dispenser is 133cm above the floor.
Step(s) (Basement Gordon Museum)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the basement level to the rear right of the building near the Gordon Museum.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Gordon Museum shared standard toilets.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- These steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the left out of the main lift.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the lower basement level near the Gordon Museum.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
- These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Lift (Basement Gordon Museum)
- The lift is located on the basement level to the right of the building near the Gordon Museum.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 79cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 7in).
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- All platform lifts in the building must be operated by security staff by prior arrangement.
Other Floors (Newcomen Street Extension)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left of the building from the Hodgkin Building main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the Hodgkin Building main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 29cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right 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 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are female and male standard toilets located on the second landing going upwards.
Other Floors (MMI Suite)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left of the building via the first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- The stairs are approximately 64m 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 from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the 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 depth of the steps is 26cm.
- 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 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.
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Other Information
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- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the MMI Suite.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (First Floor Cook's Cut)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the general classroom on the mezzanine level, and other offices and laboratories to the rear of the building.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor to the rear of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access laboratories and offices, and the rear lift.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- This ramp is shown in photograph 4.
Second Floor Eating/Dining Area
- The eating/dining area is directly left out of the rear lift.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests, and sofas.
- There is a table with an underside 72cm from the floor.
- There is a coffee table with a surface height of 39cm above the floor.
- The worktop is 93cm above the floor.
- There is a 15cm high step into the eating/dining area from the lift.
- The entrance doorway is width restricted to 76cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Left - Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the centre left of the basement floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the basement entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm.
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 234cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 70cm (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 110cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- Access to the accessible toilet is sloped, via lift.
- The accessible toilet is 38m from the main lift.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Newcomen Street Extension - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the ground floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Newcomen Street Extension entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 216cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a 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 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 123cm 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 77cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- 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 low.
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 100cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the centre of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the rear lift.
- 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 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 locking handle.
- 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 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 low.
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 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 push.
- 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 117cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- 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 high.
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Comments
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- Access into the accessible toilet is via a combination of lifts and steep ramps via the main lift to floor 1, then 77m to the rear lift back down to the ground floor.
- The accessible toilet is 150m from the accessible entrance.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Hodgkin Building)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, to the right out of the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor off the main stairwell.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- 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.
- There are additional shared standard toilets to the rear right of the basement level near the Gordon Museum, and on the second floor to the centre and to the rear centre of the building.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Newcomen Street Extension)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located left from the main entrance to the Hodgkin Building via the stairs on the landing between the ground floor of the Hodgkin Building and the first floor of the Newcomen Street Extension.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the main entrance to the Hodgkin Building.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are additional female and male standard toilets with step-free access on the basement floor of the Hodgkin Building near the Harris Lecture Theatre, and on the first floor of the Hodgkin Building in the main lift lobby.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the first floor to the rear left of the Hodgkin Building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the rear lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is an additional male standard toilet on the ground floor in the Newcomen Street Extension.
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- There are additional female standard toilets to the rear right of the Hodgkin Building via the ground floor, left past the Wills Library; on the second floor to the rear left of the Hodgkin Building; off the main stairwell between the second floor and third floor of the Hodgkin Building; and on the ground floor in the Newcomen Street Extension.