Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Strand Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is City Thameslink Rail.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Chancery Lane.
Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 700cm (9ft 6in x 22ft 12in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main 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 cobbles.
- 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 have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Access to the car park is via gates from Chancery Lane.
- Prior booking is required for these gates to be opened.
Outside Access (Main 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main 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 moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are in the centre.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Level Change (Beyond the Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the steps.
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Comments
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- There are standard width security barriers before the steps.
Lift (Platform lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located through the black door to 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 300 kg.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- This lift bypasses the security barriers at the main entrance.
Reception
- The desk is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is low.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- Motorised scooters are allowed 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-1-1M-2-2M-T1-T2-T3-T4-T5.
- 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the study carrels on the fifth floor of the tower.
Lift (Clock Tower Lift - Lift 2)
- The lift is located on the left of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-1M-2-2M-T1-T2-T3-T4.
- The lift is 24m (26yd) from platform lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 170cm (3ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 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.
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Comments
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- There are 2 identical lifts, however only lift 2 gives access to the clock tower.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and height adjustable table is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include Read and Write, Inspiration, ABBYY FineReader and Dragon.
- Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Topaz video magnifier.
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Comments
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- Please see the link in the introduction for details of opening times and other information.
- The library has a Braille machine and a re-formatting service.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- 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.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the clock tower lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the platform lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 185cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are further accessible toilets on all floors.
- Those on the first and second floors near lifts 1 and 2 have the transfer space to the right.
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 of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 55m (60yd) from the platform lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- 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.