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Introduction

• Related link Taunton Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-business-school/access-guides/taunton-centre

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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 not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Baker Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Park Road NCP Car Park.
• The car park is located in Park Road.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • Please click here for more information on parking.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Taunton Place.
• Comments View
  • Parking on Taunton Place is reserved for permit holders.
  • There is also parking available at other London Business School buildings nearby.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Taunton Place.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The bell is at a height of 109cm.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 121cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • A swipe card is required to access this building between the hours 19.00 – 07.00.
  • The swipe card reader is placed at 124cm high.
  • There is a small threshold at the first set of doors (shown in photograph 5).

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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 permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B2, B1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
  • There are numerous other sets of stairs throughout the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left on leaving the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B2, B1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 lifts available either side of the stairs.
  • One going to floors -1, -2, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the other going to floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

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Reception (Taunton Centre Reception)

• 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 medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers in place activated by swipe card. The one usually used for entering the building has a width of 55cm and the one for leaving 90cm (as shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • The larger gate can be opened by the receptionist if required.
  • The card readers on the security gates are placed at 96cm high.

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Reception (Fitness and Wellbeing Centre)

• The Fitness and Wellbeing Centre reception is located ahead on entering.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -2, -1 and 0.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the Taunton Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance to the Taunton Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 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 100cm x 134cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 medium.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to Lower Studio.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps are shown in photographs 1 and 2. The lower studio is shown in photograph 3.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to upper studio.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photographs 4 and 5. The upper studio is shown in photograph 6.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Barber Room, Massage Room and Beauty Room.
  • The width of the ramp is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The ramp is shown in photograph 7.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played within the fitness suite.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 5 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on floor -1 to the left on exiting the lift.
  • The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 178cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor -2 next to the pool.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 360cm x 266cm (11ft 10in x 8ft 9in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 not 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The room is marked as an accessible changing room and also includes the accessible shower.
  • There are entrances from the poolside and the floor -2 corridor leading directly into the accessible changing room.

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Changing Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet on floor -2.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The room is signed as an accessible changing room and also includes the accessible toilet.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on floor -2 next to the pool.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female toilets located in the toilets on floor -2.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the male standard changing rooms.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 14m from the lift.
  • 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.

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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.