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Faculty of Health and Social Care Student Faculty Office

K2, Keyworth Street, London, SE1 6NG

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Introduction

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

Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The Student Faculty Office is located on the ground floor of K2, opposite the building main reception.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.

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

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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.

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

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).
  • Comments View
    • 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.

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 not staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There are turnstiles, 58cm wide, and a gate, 104cm wide, opposite the reception desk, leading to the Health and Social Care Student Faculty Office, another lift and stairs.
    • The turnstiles require a university card to access. The gate is opened by reception.

Reception (Student Faculty Office)

  • The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • The desk has a lowered section.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.

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 varied.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • There are separate and open plan offices beyond the reception, for staff only.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Comments View
    • There is an accessible toilet located on the ground floor just past the main lifts.
    • Please see the guide for K2 for more details.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

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