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Introduction

Access to A Wing is via an external entrance adjacent to the Ratcliffe Building. A Wing contains The Nash Lounge, The Nash Kitchen, the Careers Centre, the Management Science and Operations Subject Area, Organisational Behaviour Subject Area, Research and Faculty Office and seminar rooms.
Related link Nash Lounge and Kitchen.
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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.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 490cm (15ft 9in x 16ft 1in).
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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Comments View
- There is 1 designated parking bay located outside the rear entrance to the Plowden Building.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).

Comments View
- A swipe card is required to access this building.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located between The Plowden and Ratcliffe Buildings.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp/slope is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Comments View
- Alternative access from Sussex Place is via a slight slope (shown in photograph 2) or steps.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Other Floors

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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.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located just inside the corridor leading to the ground floor seminar rooms, on the far side of the Nash Lounge, beyond the standard toilets.
- There is 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 166cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 5in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- 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).
- The height of the coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet (Second Floor)

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 45cm (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 height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 through the Nash Lounge off the main corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located through the Nash Lounge off the main corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the ground floor seminar rooms corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- There are additional standard toilets available at the rear of the main corridor on all other floors.