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New Hunt's House

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

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Randall Entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the main entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.
  • There are basement entrances from Nuffield House and Counting House on the Guy's campus, and from the Borough Wing of Guy's Hospital.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are seating areas to the far-right of the building near the goods lift and Stair 4 from the second floor upwards.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 15 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on all floors, including in the Library.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations in the Keats Café, and within the female standard toilets on the basement floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the second to fourth floors within the female and male standard toilets.

Entrance (Randall Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right-hand side of the building, near Nuffield House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 138cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 106cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 90cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader to exit at a height of 125cm.

Counter (Security - Randall Entrance)

  • The counter is located on the right after security barriers after the Randall Entrance.
  • The distance from the Randall Entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the security barriers at the Randall Entrance.
  • The distance from the Randall Entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The basement to the fourth floor can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 184cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
    • There is also a goods lift to the far-right of the building in the stores and loading bay area.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left-hand side of the building, opposite the Henriette Raphael Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 102cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 90cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an alternative ramp to the Collingwood Street side of the building off Great Maze Pond, opposite Guy's Hospital.

Reception (Main Entrance)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right after the main entrance, before the security barriers.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Seating is fixed.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located along the main access corridor at the front of the building.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are additional stairs located off the main access corridor along the front of the building.
  • The ground floor to the fourth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • Stair 2 is located along the main access corridor between the Randall and Main entrances.
  • Stair 1 is located to the far-left of the building.
  • Stair 4 is located to the far-right of the building.
  • Stair 3 is located between Stair 2 and Stair 4.
  • There is no access to Stair 1 or Stair 3 from the ground floor.
  • The basement floor can also be accessed from Stair 2 and Stair 4.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right-hand side of the building.
    • The distance from The Randall Entrance is 55m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.