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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; the David Collett Dining Hall, the David Collett Suite, an accessible toilet and both female and male standard toilets.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor towards the rear of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor opposite the David Collett Suite.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor opposite the David Collett Suite.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The postcode for the SAT-NAV is LE11 3TT. The campus is located to the west of the town centre. Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
  • Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit. Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged. For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on University Road and is directly outside the Library. Alternatively Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
  • Loughborough railway station is located off Station Boulevard. The station is approximately 2 miles from the campus. Loughborough railway station is served by East Midlands Railway.
  • For more information on East Midlands Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Loughborough Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • How to find Loughborough University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 3.
  • The car park is located off University Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Car Park 3)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the side facing David Collett Hall Block D.
  • This entrance gives access to The David Collett Dining Hall and The David Collet Suite.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'David Collett Suite, David Collett Dining Hall'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Monday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Tuesday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Wednesday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Thursday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Friday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Saturday 17:00 - 19:30.
• Sunday 08:00 - 10:30.
• Sunday 17:00 - 19:30.

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Entrance (David Collett Dining Hall)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right as you enter the David Collett Suite and Dining Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to the dining hall.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • The type of flooring is carpet and wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food hall.
  • The food hall is located on the right of the David Collett Dining Hall.
  • There is step-free access to the food hall.
  • For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
  • The opening width is under 75cm.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a buffet counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; online menus.
  • 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 not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 79cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 79cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 66cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also long tables.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This dining hall only serves breakfast and dinner. Lunch is served in Elvyn Dining Hall.

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David Collett Suite

• The David Collett Suite is located on the first floor opposite the female standard toilet.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors which open towards you (pull).
• At the time of survey (March 2022) the left hand door was locked.
• The door opening is 81cm.
• There is an overhead projector in the room.
• There are long tables, semi circular tables and yoga mats available.
• The flooring is wood.
• The flooring can be shiny.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 9 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform 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 G and 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• There is a single, manual door to enter/exit the lift on the first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 125cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor at the rear of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the David Collett Dining Hall main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 185cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 42cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a pull chain 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 159cm and 165cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 123cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor towards the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the David Collett Dining Hall main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.