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Careers Centre

A Wing, London Business School, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4SA

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Introduction

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in London.
  • The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest underground station is Baker Street.

Parking (North Building)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Park Road, to the rear of the North Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The width of the marked zone is 700cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from either of the North Building rear entrances.
    • The nearest designated bay is 110m from the Plowden Building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Visitors must register their vehicles prior to arrival.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 5 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 245cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 7m from the right-hand rear entrance to the North Building.
    • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 110m from the main entrance to the Plowden Building.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Park Road opposite the Business School, and opposite Ivor Place.
    • The Blue Badge bay opposite the Business School is clearly marked and signposted.
    • The Blue Badge bay opposite Ivor Place is signposted but has no markings.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Arrival Gardens, along the front of the Ratcliffe Building.
    • This entrance gives access to level 0 for the lift lobby and stairwell, and the Nash Lounge.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Ratcliffe Building A Wing Nash Lounge Nash Kitchen'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 116cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Arrival Gardens, along the front of the Ratcliffe Building.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the left-hand side of the Arrival Garden.
    • There is/are 6 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The stairs are located just inside the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located just inside the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 112cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 8in).
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not 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.

Entrance (Careers Centre Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, straight ahead from the lift.
    • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).

Reception (Careers Centre)

  • The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Careers Centre 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 is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Comments View
    • There is a seating area for the reception desk (shown in photographs 2 and 3), which includes seats with armrests and tables 46cm high.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 1 shows the door on the Careers Centre corridor which leads to the staff only area. A swipe card with staff permission is required to access this area, which contains staff offices and meeting rooms (shown in photograph 2).
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show Coaching Rooms.

Level Change (Far Staff Offices)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the far end of the staff area, leading into the furthest offices.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 88cm (2ft 11in).

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground and second floors of A Wing.

Standard Toilet(s) (Staff Only)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just inside the staff only area.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Careers Centre entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • This is by lift.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the staff only area, outside Office A122.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Careers Centre entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • This is by lift.
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • There are three female and two male toilets in staff only area.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.