Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Within this building there is The Shed and Guy's Bar. There is also the Student Union reception, advice rooms and staff offices.
- Entrance A or the accessible entrance provide access to activity rooms 4 and 5, the advice room and staff offices. Entrance B provides access to activity rooms 1, 2 and 3 as well as meeting rooms 1 and 2.
- The entrance to The Shed and Guy's Bar also gives access to meeting room 3.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 7018.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7848 7000.
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7862 8880.
- Email: [email protected].
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to the Central Courtyard Area From St Thomas Street)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located Central Courtyard Area From St Thomas Street.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Guy's Bar, The Shed, Student Union.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located at the far end of the courtyard from the St Thomas Street gate.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Guy's Bar, The Shed, Student Union.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- 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 slight slope uphill across the courtyard from the gate towards the steps and the start of the ramp at the far side. There is an alternative set of 6 steps to the right after the gate from St Thomas Street.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Access to the Central Courtyard from Collingwood Street)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the right of the steps on Collingwood Street.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Central Courtyard from Collingwood Street.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located in front of the arches into the central courtyard area.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the central courtyard area.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 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 in the centre.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (KCLSU Entrance A - West Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main walkway of the Central Courtyard Area, on the St Thomas Street side.
- This entrance gives access to the west wing of the KCLSU.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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.
- 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 78cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the main entrance.
- There is/are 1 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 10cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to KCLSU Reception, activity rooms 4 and 5 and offices.
- This entrance can be bypassed using the KCLSU West Wing accessible entrance.
Outside Access (KCLSU West Wing - Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the corner of the west courtyard, to the left of entrance A.
- This entrance gives access to the west wing of the KCLSU.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the main entrance.
- 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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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 laminate and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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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 a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- There are hearing loops available in activity rooms 1, 3 and 4.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/07/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
Reception (Student Hub)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the KCLSU entrance A or to the right then right again from the KCLSU West Wing accessible entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the west wing accessible 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 not 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 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- 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 wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
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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.
Outside Access (KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main walkway of the Central Courtyard Area, on the Collingwood Street side.
- This entrance gives access to the west wing of the KCLSU.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm.
- 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 at the entrance.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The ramp at the entrance is very short which is why it is steep.
Outside Access (Guy's Bar and Shed - East Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main walkway of the Central Courtyard Area, on the St Thomas Street side.
- This entrance gives access to Guy's Bar and Shed, east wing.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Eating and Drinking (The Shed)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located straight ahead as you enter the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 71cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 55cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, long tables, sofas and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (The Shed)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear right of The Shed, off the passageway to the right of the café counter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Guy's bar and Shed entrance.
- 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 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- 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 177cm x 220cm (5ft 10in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type 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 is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) 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 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 not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (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 95cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (The Shed)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located 2 shared standard toilets at the rear right of The Shed, off the passageway to the right of the café counter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Guy's bar and shed entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- 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 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Guy's Bar)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter Guy's bar and Shed entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the Guy's bar and Shed entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and basement floors.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- 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 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.
Lift (Guy's Bar)
- The lift is located on the left as you enter Guy's bar and Shed entrance.
- The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Guy's bar and Shed entrance.
- The lift is a platform 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 Ground and basement floors.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (Guy's Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The café/bar is located on the basement level.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the café/bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks during term time only.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 74cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also long tables, booths and bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Guy's Bar Accessible and Standard Toilets)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located at the rear of the bar area.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the accessible and standard toilets.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Guy's Bar)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the bar area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- 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 175cm x 220cm (5ft 9in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type 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 is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) 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 is on the dropdown rail.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 72cm (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 95cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Guy's Bar)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the bar area.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the platform lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (KCLSU - West Wing)
- 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 right after the entrance and then to the left at the end of the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the KCLSU - West Wing - Accessible Entrance.
- 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 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- 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 175cm x 220cm (5ft 9in 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type 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 is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (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 95cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor on the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing.
- 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 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 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- 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 175cm x 220cm (5ft 9in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type 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 is fully functional.
- 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 and general waste (with lid) 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 72cm (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.
- 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 90cm.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Shower (KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located off the main corridor, on the left.
- This accessible shower is approximately 10m from the KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
Standard Toilet(s) (KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the KCLSU entrance A - accessible entrance side of West Wing.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the KCLSU Entrance B - West Wing.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Shower (KCLSU Entrance B side of West Wing)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor on the left hand side as you enter via the KCLSU Entrance B side of West Wing.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
- There are a total of 3 shared shower cubicles off the corridor on KCLSU entrance B side of West Wing (photographs 1 and 2). There are also standard showers available within the male and female standard toilets on the KCLSU entrance A/ accessible entrance side of West Wing (photograph 3).