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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include staff offices, teaching rooms and the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
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• Meeting Room(s) View
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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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.

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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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 145cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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 both sides.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • The stairs are located to the right hand side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional stairwell located to the left as you enter, beyond the reception (photograph 2).
  • These stairs also provide access to all floors.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main 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 165cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 5in).
• There are 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is an identicle lift that also provides access to all floors located directly opposite the lift described above (photograph 3).

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Level Change (Staff Offices)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the rear of the basement & ground floors.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Level Change (Basement Lifts)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up from the corridor to the lift lobby on the basement level.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Reception (Student Services)

• Student Services is located on the third floor.
• The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Tuition and Residence Fee Payment Enquiries)

• Credit Control is located on the sixth floor.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The casheirs office counter is located to the left of the reception desk (photograph 2).
  • The cashiers office counter is 100cm in height.
  • The bell to attract attentin at the counter is 120cm in height.

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Reception (Admissions and Student Funding)

• Admissions and Student Funding is located on the seventh floor.
• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of surveying.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception staff.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 240cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional similar accessible toilets available on levels B, 3, 6 and 8 all with transfer spaces on the right.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the floors without accessible toilets.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are baby changing facilities available in this toilet.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 100cm.

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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.