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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, male and female changing rooms with standard showers and toilets.

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Introduction

• Related link K2.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-south-bank-university/access-guides/k2

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  • Geo Cafe is located on the ground floor of K2, to the rear of the main building reception, past the lifts.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Elephant and Castle.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Elephant and Castle.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
• There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The car park detailed above is located between the Borough Road Building and the Joseph Lancaster Building.
  • These bays are for staff and students with disabilities only.
  • In order to get a pass to use the car parks you must register with Disability and Dyslexia Support on 020 7815 6405.
  • There are also permit and pay and display standard parking bays located in front of the building on Keyworth Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Keyworth Street.
• There is 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 96cm (3ft 2in).

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  • The automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
  • There is also an automatic revolving door available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park area.
• There is not 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 132cm (4ft 4in).

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  • There is a slope to access this entrance.
  • The slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is moderate.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.
  • There are also double, manual doors, 124cm wide, which open towards you, next to the automatic doors.

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Reception (Main)

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are 58cm wide turnstiles and a 104cm wide gate next to the desk leading to the lifts, stairs and main part of the building.
  • The turnstiles require a university card to access.
  • The gate is opened by reception.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is sandwiches and hot and cold snacks.

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  • Drinking straws are only available on request.
  • There is an additional seating area, with fixed tables, on level 1, above the cafe (shown in photograph 2).

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, past the main turnstiles next to the reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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  • This is a unisex 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 221cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are identical toilets in the same location on levels 1-7, although the toilet on level 2 has a larger cubicle and contains a wheel in shower.
  • There is also an adapted toilet on level 1 on the south side of the building, which has the transfer space on the left, shown in photograph 2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, past reception.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, past reception.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are male and female toilets in the same location on levels 1-7.
  • These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails and doors that open outwards.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.