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Tower Wing

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

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Overview

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • Access to the User Tower at the link bridge from the Comms Tower on Floors 21, 22, 25 and 26 is via very easy slopes .
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are manual doors throughout, particularly on the link bridge between the Comms Tower and the User Tower, and many with key card access along circulation routes within the User Tower.
    • There is seating available on some link bridges between the Comms Tower and the User Tower.
    • Access to KCL facilities on Floor 17 at the time of survey (August 2026) was only via Lift B, then through the stairwell across to the Lift A lift lobby.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on Floors 8, 9, 18, 28, and 30:
      • Floor 8 - Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics;
      • Floor 9 - St John's Institute of Dermatology;
      • Floor 18 - Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences;
      • Floor 28 - Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine;
      • Floor 30 - Tower Lecture Theatre.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations on Floors 8 and 9 have a transfer space on the right;
    • The toilets with adaptations on Floors 18, 28, and 30 have a transfer space on the left.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on Floors 5, 7, 9, 17, 18, 20, 28, and 30:
      • Floor 5 - Genetics Laboratories;
      • Floor 7 - Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics;
      • Floor 9 - St John's Institute of Dermatology;
      • Floor 17:
        1. in the Centre for Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences (female);
        2. opposite the Cell Biology & Tissue Engineering Laboratory (male).
      • Floor 18 - Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences;
      • Floor 20 - Academic Centre of Reconstructive Science;
      • Floor 28 - Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine;
      • Floor 30 - Tower Lecture Theatre.
      • The provision of grab rails in ambulant cubicles varies considerably. Please review the photographs for examples of variations.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Department of Craniofacial Development on Floor 27.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Floors 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 20, 27, 28, and 30:
      • Floor 5 - Genetics Laboratories;
      • Floors 7 and 8 - Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics;
      • Floor 9 - St John's Institute of Dermatology;
      • Floor 18 - Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences;
      • Floor 20 - Academic Centre of Reconstructive Science;
      • Floor 27 - Department of Craniofacial Development;
      • Floor 28 - Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine;
      • Floor 30 - Tower Lecture Theatre.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the Centre for Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences on Floor 17, and within the Female Locker Room on Floor 24.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located opposite the Cell Biology & Tissue Engineering Laboratory on Floor 17, and within the Male Locker Room on Floor 24.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on Floor 24 within the Female Locker Room, and also within the Male Locker Room.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on Floor 18 within the toilet with adaptations in the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on Floors 8, 9, 17, 24 and 28:
      • Floor 8 - Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics;
      • Floor 9 - St John's Institute of Dermatology;
      • Floor 17 - Centre for Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences;
      • Floor 24 - Female and Male Locker Rooms;
      • Floor 28 - Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Access To (KCL Embedded Spaces)

  • KCL embedded spaces on Floors 3, 5, 6 to 9, 10 and 17 are off the Lift B lift lobby.
  • KCL embedded spaces on Floors 18, 20 to 22, and 24 to 30 are off the Lift A lift lobby.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrances.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are key fob/card readers at heights ranging between 102cm and 135cm.
  • There are intercoms at heights ranging between 124cm and 138cm, except Floors 24 and 30 which do not have an intercom.
  • There are entrance telephones at heights ranging between 127cm and 145cm on Floors 7, 8, 9, 17, and 28.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors may require effort to open.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There are exit buttons at heights ranging between 103cm and 136cm.
  • There is only Guy's Hospital restricted access to KCL embedded spaces on Floor 10.
  • Access to KCL embedded spaces on Floors 21, 22, 25 and 26 is through Guy's Hospital departments' entrances.

Counter (Floor 5 - Genetics Laboratories - Department and Specimen Reception)

  • The counter is located on Floor 5, on the right after the entrance to the Genetics Laboratories.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 128cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has screens and 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift (Floors 5, 7, and 8)

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the rear-left of the User Tower.
  • The distance from the entrance to the Genetics Laboratories on Floor 5 is 48m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The Genetics Laboratories on Floor 5, and the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics on Floors 7 and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
    • 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 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 102cm (width) x 156cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Floor 18 - Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Science)

  • This entrance is located on Floor 18, off the Lift A lift lobby.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 128cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.

Reception (Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead after the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • 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 114cm.
    • 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.
    • 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.

Toilet and Shower with Adaptations (Floor 9 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Floor 9, straight ahead after the entrance to the St John's Institute of Dermatology, on the right.
    • The distance from the entrance is 18m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • The slope is immediately after the entrance doorway.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 251cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 153cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm 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 68cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 70cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 154cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 18 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Floor 18, on the right after the entrance to the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Science.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 242cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 106cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.