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Education Centre

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, WC1H 9SH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • The step-free approach is for the main entrance and rear entrance, whilst there is a slope on the approach to the side entrance.
  • The Education Centre has three entrances. The side entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor whilst the rear entrance provides stepped access to the ground floor. There are manual doors at each entrance, with a large, heavy gate prior to the side entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as the 'London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine' whilst the other entrances are not signed.
  • The most accessible entrance (the main entrance) provides step-free access via a ramp to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • On floor G, there are 2 slight slopes next to the toilets on the right side of the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
  • There are seating areas in circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on each floor of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on floor 1.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor G.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on each floor of the building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on floor B.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on floor B.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on floor B.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located on Tavistock Place.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a key fob/card reader to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left side of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 130cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left side of the building.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor B - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor B, ahead and then to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 205cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 149cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Shower with Adaptations (Floor B)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located on floor B, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 148cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Floor B - B04)

  • The room surveyed is located on floor B, to the right side of the building.
  • The distance from the lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and stools.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.