Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Chantler Sail Centre (Simulation and Interactive Learning), Centre of Human and Aerospace Physiological Sciences, Independent Learning room, Home Environment room, classroom's and offices.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Guy's Campus.
- The nearest mainline station is London Bridge.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is London Bridge.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is intercom controlled and is linked to the reception desk.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- Use of this ramp overcomes the steps that lead up to the main entrance.
Reception
- The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is not available only on request.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lobby.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 22m (24yd) from accessible entrance.
- The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 228cm (3ft 1in x 7ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Chantler Sail Centre
- The Chantler Sail Centre (Simulation and Interactive Learning) is a Clinical Skills Training facility that can be set up to replicate a hospital ward.
- The room is equipped with hospital beds, manual hoists, seating area, tables and a white board.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the building via the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 150cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet located on the basement floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located towards the rear of the building.
- The female toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the right as you enter.
- The male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard male and female toilets located on the basement, first, second, third and fourth floors.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.