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COVID-19 Information (Lancaster University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Guest Room Reception, conference space and Commercial Services administration offices.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the North Campus.
• The nearest mainline station is Lancaster.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 located in front of the building on Bowland Avenue East, outside Ash House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 407cm x 608cm (13ft 4in x 19ft 11in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • Standard parking and additional Blue Badge bays are available further down on Bowland Avenue East. The standard parking is shown in photos 3 and 4.
  • For more information on parking available on campus, please see the University Car Parking Policy.

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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 main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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  • The entrance can be made 143cm wide by opening the second door internally.
  • This can only be opened outwards.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• 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.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • The reception desk is located directly to the left as you enter.
  • There is seating available in the foyer.
  • There is a 2 seater sofa with armrests.
  • There are chairs with armrests.
  • There is a table.
  • The height of the table is 102cm.

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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.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 105cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • A key is required to operate this lift and is available from reception.
  • The lift gives access to the staff offices on the first floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female standard toilet area.

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  • There is a door to access the standard showers.
  • The door in the male toilet area opens towards you (pull).
  • The door in the female standard toilet area opens away from you (push).
  • There is a deep step to access the shower.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is 67cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along the corridor to the rear of reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.