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Introduction

• Access to the E Wing is via an external entrance at the rear of the Plowden Building.
• There are seminar rooms on all floors in E Wing.

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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.

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Building Parking (North Building – Front)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the North Building main entrance to the right.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 430cm (9ft 6in x 14ft 1in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the North Building main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • To arrange parking please contact the Business School. Standard parking at the North Building is available by obtaining a day permit from reception.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Pay and Display standard street parking is available on the Outer Circle, opposite to Sussex Place. The hours of pay and display is Mon-Sat 9:00am - 6:30pm with a maximum stay of 4 hours and Sunday and Public holidays 9:00am - 6:30pm with no maximum stay.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Building Parking (North Building Rear - Park Road)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the North Building off Park Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 500cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the North Building Rear Entrances.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Visitors can use either North Building Rear Access entrance to enter the North building, depending on which space they select. Each space has a podpoint charging facility which is at a height of 110cm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - E Wing)

• This information is for the entrance located off the Arrival Gardens, on the right-hand side facing the Plowden Building.
• A swipe card is required for access.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance - E Wing)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located directly beyond the entrance doors.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• 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 both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Hearing Systems are located in Lecture Theatre 7 and Transmed Lecture Theatre.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Lecture Theatre 07)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The width of the ramp/slope is 112cm.
• The ramp/slope has handrails on both sides.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• There is/are 6 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The speaker's area is located at the front of the lecture theatre at the bottom of the staggered seating.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 77cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• There are separate stepped and ramped entrances into the lecture theatre.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Transmed Lecture Theatre)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a slight ramp/slope for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The ramp/slope has handrails on both sides.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The speakers area is located at the bottom of the staggered seating.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 77cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Room PL.E3.07)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the approach to room PL.E3.07.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access Room PL.E3.07.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer area to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 a hearing enhancement system.
• 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • A swipe card is required to operate the lift after the ground floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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.
  • There is an additional staircase to the far right of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building on the right.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 200cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is one vertical grab rail to the left of the wash basin.
• Comments View
  • There is one vertical grab rail to the left of the wash basin.

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Step(s) (Male Standard Toilets)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in front of the male toilets on the first floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the male toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • There are male standard toilets available on the first and third floors.
  • There are female standard toilets available on the lower ground and second floors.

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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.