Access Guide
Introduction
- The Somerset House East Wing houses the Dickson Poon School of Law.
- Each Floor of the building contains the following:.
- Floor -2Archaeology Room, Learning Centre and Seminar Rooms SW-2.12 and SW-2.17.
- Floor -1Law Enquiries, Postgraduate Student Common Room, Research Student Room, Visiting Tutor Room and Willie's Common Room for Law Students.
- Floor 0Accessible Entrance and reception.
- Floor 1Business Centre, Wellington Lounge, Executive Suites and Seminar Rooms SW1.23 and SW1.24.
- Floor 2Head of School and Academic Offices SW2.15 to SW2.28.
- Floor 3Research Student Room and Academic Offices SW3.13 to SW3.26.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The nearest mainline station is Charing Cross.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Temple.
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 (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the Quad.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- The automatic doors are push pad operated.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Outside Access (North Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the north end 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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- The automatic doors are push pad operated.
- A swipe card is required for access into the building via this entrance.
Level Change (North 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 moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is a shallow kerb between street level and the the ramp leading to the entrance.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Between the entrance and reception there is an easy ramp.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- On some floors, the corridors narrow to approximately 90cm in width.
- A key card is required to open most internal doors.
Level Change (Law Meeting Point)
- The Law Meeting Point is located between the North Entrance and the rest of Floor 0.
- There are steps available to access the area.
- The steps are located next to the lift.
- There are 4 steps to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Floor -2)
- The majority of the main corridor on Floor -2 is situated on a moderate slope.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There are 2 sets of staircases available, 1 set at the north end and 1 set in the middle of the building.
Lift (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the foyer past reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 140cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 does not 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There are 2 lifts available in this location, 1 goes to all floors, the other only goes to the second floor.
Lift (North Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the north entrance.
- Staff do not 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 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 does not 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 bright.
Inigo Rooms
- The Inigo Rooms are located on level -1 of the building.
- There are 3 rooms hosting a wide range of exhibitions, activities and events.
- There are also a number of staff offices.
- There is an easy ramp with no handrails between the lift and the entrance to the Inigo Rooms (photograph 5).
Learning Centre
- The Learning Centre is located on level -2 of the building.
- The Learning Centre is used by local schools and other outside parties for various purposes.
- The rooms can hold groups beetween 10 and 35 people in size.
- There are 2 easy ramps with no handrails located along the main corridor of the learning centre (as shown in photographs 4 and 5).
Accessible Toilet (Floor -1)
- 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 7m (22ft 12in) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located directly opposite the lift as you exit.
- There is 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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.
- 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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).
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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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an identical accessible toilet available in the same location on Floors 1 and 2.
Accessible Toilet (Floor -2)
- 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 17m (19yd) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located directly ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 240cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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).
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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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower available in the toilet containing grab rails, drop down rails and a flip down seat.
- Access to the accessible toilet from the lift is via a corridor with a minimum clearance of approximately 80cm.
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 each level throughout the building.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Shower (Floor -2)
- There is a standard shower room available on Level -2 next to the accessible toilet.
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.