Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include staff offices.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Guy's Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is London Bridge.
- The nearest underground station is London Bridge.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main building entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- This car park is extremely busy and usually full.
- During the daytime the car park is for Blue Badge holders, patient transport vehicles and taxis only.
- General parking is permitted 16.30 - 08.30 only Monday - Friday and all day weekends.
Outside Access (Main Building Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, from Great Maze Pond.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open by revolving.
- The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- These powered doors revolve automatically.
- They can be made accessible by using the button to the right of the door to slow it down.
Level Change (Main Building Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance and Patient Transport)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance, off Great Maze Pond.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a step free path from this entrance to the patient pick up point.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the parking area to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (St Thomas Street Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (St Thomas Street Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- 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 LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- 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 LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- The lift is 100m (109yd) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 260cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 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 not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The controls are 135cm-142cm in height.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Foyer)
- 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left of the foyer as you enter.
- 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not 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.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 1in).
- There are two similar toilets next to each other.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.