Access Guide
Calcutta Complex
- Goulston Street is part of the Calcutta Complex.
- There are internal links to Wash Houses, Calcutta House, and Calcutta House Annexe.
- There is also access to the Complex via the Calcutta House entrance on Old Castle Road.
- Wash Houses is located centrally to the Complex with access from either of the Goulston Street or Calcutta House entrances.
- The Calcutta Annexe is accessed internally through Calcutta House.
- There is not step-free access to the Calcutta Annexe from any entrance.
- The Old Castle Street entrance to Calcutta House was not in use at the time of survey (August 2023).
- The Old Castle Street entrances to Calcutta Annexe were not in use at the time of survey (August 2023).
- Access to the Complex was only via the Goulston Street entrance at the time of survey (August 2023).
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the A13 junction heading West. Take the A13 west towards London from the Mar Dyke Interchange in Thurrock by the Dartford Crossing (junction 30 on the M25). There are various roundabouts but stay on the A13 for 16.7 miles until the A13 meets the A11, Whitechapel High Street. Turn left onto the A11 and the University entrances are 200m along on the right-hand side on Old Castle Street and Goulston Street.
There are various possible routes from the North or West, with the main roads leading towards the University being the A501 and A10. - Due to our central London location, parking is limited around the University. There is an NCP car park close to the Aldgate Campus and limited street parking only near the Holloway Campus. If you're a Blue Badge holder and require a disabled parking space, please email [email protected].
There are on-street Blue Badge bays directly outside the University's Old Castle Street entrance.
The closest public car park to the University is directly opposite where the A13 meets the A11, however there is no direct access to it. A turn would have to be made on nearby street (for example the A1202 Commercial Street) as the entrance is East-bound on the Whitechapel High Street (A11). - For more information on booking bays in the Whitechapel High Street NCP Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
- From the A13 junction heading West. Take the A13 west towards London from the Mar Dyke Interchange in Thurrock by the Dartford Crossing (junction 30 on the M25). There are various roundabouts but stay on the A13 for 16.7 miles until the A13 meets the A11, Whitechapel High Street. Turn left onto the A11 and the University entrances are 200m along on the right-hand side on Old Castle Street and Goulston Street.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Whitechapel High Street (Aldgate East Station Stop J) approximately 110m from the Calcutta House (Old Castle Street) entrance.
The buses that serve it include: 15, 25, 115, 135, 205, 242, 254, DL-6, N15, N25, N205, N253, N550. - For more information on Whitechapel High street bus services and times. please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Fenchurch Street Station.
- Fenchurch Street Train Station is approximately 672m (9-10 minutes) from the University Campus.
- For more information on train services and timetables. please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on train services and timetables. please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Whitechapel High Street.
- Aldgate East Station is approximately 90m (2-3 minutes) and within walking distance from the University Campus.
- For more information on underground services and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
Summary
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Service
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- The Calcutta Complex is accessed on Goulston Street with key card access, or Calcutta House via Old Castle Street for general access.
The Calcutta House entrance was not in use at the time of survey (August 2023). - Calcutta House link (new tab) - click here.
- Wash Houses link (new tab) - click here.
- The Calcutta Complex is accessed on Goulston Street with key card access, or Calcutta House via Old Castle Street for general access.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; the School of Art, Architecture and Design with various teaching/studio spaces, café, and lecture theatre.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the basement, ground, second and third floors via lift.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located the ground, second and third floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located the basement, first, second and third floors.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Opening Times (Calcutta Complex via Goulston Street Entrance: Key-card required)
- Monday 08:00 - 23:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:30.
- Saturday 11:00 - 18:30.
- Sunday 11:00 - 18:30.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right of the entrance.
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 237cm x 471cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 121cm wide.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the 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 dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP London Whitechapel High Street (photographs 4 and 5).
- The car park is located on Commercial Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Old Castle Street and Pomell Way.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 565cm (6ft 7in x 18ft 6in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Goulston Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The nearest approach to Goulston Street from NCP London Whitechapel High Street is through Calcutta House via Pomell Way and Old Castle Street.
- NCP London Whitechapel High Street has a single Blue Badge parking bay.
- The on-street Blue Badge parking bays are 190cm wide.
- The nearest approach to Goulston Street from NCP London Whitechapel High Street is through Calcutta House via Pomell Way and Old Castle Street.
Approach (Goulston Street)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Comments
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- There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving when approaching from Whitechapel High Street.
- There are bollards and bike racks located along the side of the pavement next to the road.
- There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving when approaching from Whitechapel High Street.
Outside Access (Goulston Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Goulston Street, approximately 100m from Whitechapel High Street.
- This entrance gives access to Goulston Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '16 Goulston Street'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- 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 both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not 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.
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Comments
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- There are 2 identical manual doors next to each other at this entrance.
There is a push-button to release the doors when exiting that is 104cm high. - This entrance is used after 6pm for those with key-cards.
- The stairs have a depth of 50cm.
- There are 2 identical manual doors next to each other at this entrance.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and left from the entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 80cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl and tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
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Security Barriers
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- There are security barriers at the reception.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 52cm.
- The width of the wider security barriers is 98cm.
- A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The key card reader for the wide gate is to the left of the gate, at the counter (photograph 7).
The key card reader is 75cm above the floor.
There is an additional counter behind the reception desk, past the security barriers (photograph 3).
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Comments
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- The main reception for the Calcutta Complex is in Calcutta House.
- The Calcutta House entrance was not in use at the time of survey (August 2023).
- The main reception for the Calcutta Complex is in Calcutta House.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, stone and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is bench seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Comments
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- The corridor on the first floor above the Atrium Café is width restricted to 138cm (photograph 5).
Entrance (Link between Goulston Street and Calcutta House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located close to the Goulston Street Entrance and Reception.
- This entrance gives access to Calcutta House or Goulston Street (only signed from the Goulston Street side).
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Calcutta House'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 205cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just before the entrance doors when heading into Calcutta House.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Atrium Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the ground floor, to the left after reception.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- There are 2 access points into the café, without doors.
The access points are 180cm wide.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Staff are unable to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 95cm.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also high tables and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Access to the additional seating area is via the main corridor outside the café.
- There is bench seating, stools, and tables with undersides 71cm above the floor.
There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the additional seating area.
Opening Times (Atrium Café)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Other Floors (Stair S1)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located near to Goulston Street reception.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Other Floors (Stair S2)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left of the building, at the end of the corridor past the Atrium Café.
- The stairs are approximately 63m from the entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not 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.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the third floor via the Stair S2. There is stepped access to the third via Stair S1. There is step free access to the third floor via the main lift.
Lift
- The lift is located close to the Goulston Street reception, opposite the Stair S1.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -3, -2, -1, G, 1, 2, 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on basement floor -2 for lecture theatre GSB-01.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- Lift 2 (left hand lift) uses the same door for entry and exit.
Lift 2 does not have a list of floor services within the lift.
Lift 1 (right hand lift) has separate doors for entry and exit.
Lift 1 Floor -1 serves to overcome the steps for access to the Wash House.
Lift 1 Floor -2 serves the basement floor for lecture theatre GSB-01.
Lift 1 Floor -3 provides step-free access to the speakers area within lecture theatre GSB-01.
There is a manual, heavy, single door to access the lecture theatre speakers area on floor -3.
Lift 1 does have a list of floor services within the lift.
Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the basement floor near the lecture theatre GSB-01, next to the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 204cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor.
There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on the second and third floors. - This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Goulston Street reception, or the Security Office in Calcutta House.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 216cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 83cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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- There is an identical accessible toilet in the same location on the second floor (photographs 5 to 7).
- There is a similar accessible toilet in the same location on the third floor (photographs 8 and 9).
- The accessible toilet on the third floor does not require a key.
- There is an identical accessible toilet in the same location on the second floor (photographs 5 to 7).
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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- The male toilet is located on the basement floor near lecture theatre GSB-01, next to the lift (photographs 1 to 3).
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 96cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There are female standard toilets in the same location on the ground floor (photographs 4 to 6).
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first, second floors and third floors near the lift and the S1 staircase.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 94cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
Useful Information
- An Undergraduate Course (known as a Bachelors Degree) is usually the first degree you apply for and normally takes three years to complete if studying full-time.
- To see more information on Undergraduate Courses, BA, BSc and BEng Degrees please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
- Email: [email protected].
- Postgraduate Degrees are for Students who have already completed an Undergraduate Degree to a good standard or have enough experience in the relevant field.
A Masters is usually taught like an Undergraduate Degree and takes one or two years. It is more challenging than a Bachelors and demands considerable independent thought. - To see more information on Postgraduate courses, MA, MSc, MBA and research degrees. please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
- Email: [email protected].
- Additional Courses, Professional Courses, Apprenticeships.
- To see more information on Courses and Professional Qualifications please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7423 0000.
- Email: [email protected].
- There are a couple services on the ground floor of the Library in the Learning Centre (Holloway Campus) and Calcutta House (Aldgate Campus).
They provide information or help Students with technical or other issues (Techsmart Desk and Library Services/ Information).
The services are also available online for Students from either Campus.
The TechSmart desk can help with various issues such as changing passwords, printer access, Wi-Fi access, weblearn queries, evision queries (accessing journals/ books away from the University) and can provide information on available software and laptop loans.
The link below gives information on this software available and provides access to the self-service portal and IT help chat. - To see more information on TechSmart IT support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7133 4444 (out of hours telephone number).
- The Library Services Information desk in both Campus' Libraries can support Students with advice on how best to find and use the Library Resources.
Appointments with the Academic Librarian Liaison can be arranged via the library service (link or email below) or also via this email: [email protected]
The subject drop-in and enquiry area next to the library services desk in the Holloway Campus' Learning Centre is used for this purpose. Library Services can also provide information on the DDS service (Disabilities and Dyslexia Service). The phone number for that service is +44 (0)20 7320 2848 and there is information on the university's website:https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/life-at-london-met/student-services/disabilities-and-dyslexia-service-dds/ Group study rooms are booked via student's library accounts and keys (where required) are collected/dropped off at the library services/ information desk. - To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7133 2100.
- Email: [email protected].
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- The courses available at this University range from Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees to short courses and professional qualifications.