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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Academic Department of Surgery on the first floor, which includes a lecture theatre with no fixed seating; the Clinical Research Unit on the fourth floor, where clinical trials are held; the Department of Women's Health (Academic Unit) on the tenth floor, which includes meeting/teaching and seminar rooms, labs and staff offices. The ground floor has shops and a restaurant located on it.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the St Thomas' Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is London Waterloo.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Lambeth North.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is part open air, part underground.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 460cm x 450cm (15ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 5in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 17m (19yd) from the car park 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 not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside Gassiot House, opposite the Lambeth Wing.

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Outside Access (Car Park 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 automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 173cm (5ft 8in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance give access to the lower ground floor.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Main Hospital Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building from the pedestrian concourse.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is on the raised walkway leading from Westminster Bridge Road by County Hall.
  • It is the main entrance for St Thomas' Hospital.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer leading from the car park entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.
• The lift is 28m (31yd) from car park entrance.
• The clear door width is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 225cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 5in).
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The lifts are also 46 metres from the main entrance on the ground floor.

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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 allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the meeting / teaching room in the Women's Area on the tenth floor.
  • The North Wing is linked to the South and Lambeth Wings on the ground and first floors (and on the second floor to the Lambeth Wing only).
  • The link to the South Wing on the first floor is via a steep ramp, shown in photograph 2.
  • All other links are level.

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Reception (Clinical Research Unit)

• The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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• Comments View
  • The Clinical Research Unit is located on the fourth floor.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 14m (15yd 11in) from the car park entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located just inside the car park entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 254cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 4in).
  • 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 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • 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 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are adapted toilets on the first and fourth floors, which have the transfer space on the left.
  • There is an additional toilet on the tenth floor also.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor leading to the lifts.
  • The female and male toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located just inside the car park entrance.
  • Unisex toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the ground floor baby care room, near the general toilet area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are also unisex toilets on the fourth and tenth floors.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the Clinical Research Unit.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the Clinical Research Unit.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a standard shower located on the first floor, accessed by a deep step.

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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.