Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, a nursery, The Unity, Henri's Cafe, Chaplaincy, staff offices and classrooms.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR Boardroom please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR Function Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR Revelstoke please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR2.24 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR2.26 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR3.14 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR3.16 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR3.17 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR3.18 please click here (new tab).
- To view the DisabledGo access guide for GC/HR4.15 please click here (new tab).
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Rooms and Spaces Links
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 not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- 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 level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- The Revelstoke House room can only be accessed by 5 medium depth steps with no handrails.
- The nursery can only be accessed by 6 medium depth steps with handrails both sides.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the lobby.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Henri's Deli)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches, hot and cold snacks.
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Comments
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- Henri's Cafe is located directly to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Restaurant Bar Internal (The Unity)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Opening Times
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- Monday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 15:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Level Change (Chaplaincy and Welfare Office)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the right as you enter.
- There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Chaplaincy and Welfare Office)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 126cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 2in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Chaplaincy and Welfare Office
- The Chaplaincy includes a staff office and the Chaplaincy common room.
- The door leading into the Chaplaincy is single, heavy, opens away from you and has width of 76cm.
- There are chairs available with armrests on both sides and sofas.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 180cm (3ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 not 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 medium.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located beyond the lobby, on the right.
- There is not 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 weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 242cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- This toilet is after the ramp at the rear of the lobby.
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 on the first floor.
- The female toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the main lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the first floor.
- The male toilets are 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are additional male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
- They are accessed by 9 deep marked steps.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.