Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, computer rooms, meeting rooms and Student Central Study areas for Business, Computing, IT and Project Management courses; Prayer Rooms.
- The University occupies the lower ground, ground and first floors of the building.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
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- The campus is not always open on Saturdays and Sundays. Please check opening times with the University if planning to visit the campus at the weekend.
- The campus is also closed on Bank Holidays.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The London Campus is located on Middlesex Street, on the North-Eastern edge of the City of London. Middlesex Street leads off Bishopsgate (A10). The building is within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- On street pay and display parking is available on Middlesex Street.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 78, 135, 205, 388 run to and from Liverpool Street Station.
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By Train
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- The building is approximately 150 metres from the Bishopsgate entrance of Liverpool Street Station. The station is served by trains to East Anglia and Stansted Airport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Liverpool Street, which is on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan lines.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the building, please see the campus page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Transport for London website, for more details on the Underground and buses to Liverpool Street.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website, for details on trains to Liverpool Street Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0333 772 0618.
- Email: [email protected]
- Staff receive Disability and Equality Training.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 175cm x 500cm (5ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on on Middlesex Street, in front of the building.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 175cm x 500cm (5ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on on Middlesex Street, in front of the building.
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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 on street parking bays are pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Building Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Middlesex Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 132cm.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
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Comments
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- There is also a manual revolving door at this entrance.
Reception (Main Building Reception)
- Main Building Reception is located just inside the main building entrance.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main building entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (University Reception)
- University Reception is located through the door to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
- The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Students' Union Reception)
- Students' Union reception is located at the the far end of the Student Central Study area on the ground floor, outside the silent study room.
- The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main building entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- This desk is staffed, but not operational full time.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are Student Central Study areas on the ground (photographs 6 and 7) and lower ground (photographs 8 and 9) floors of the building. These contain desks of varying height that can be used for individual or group study. They also contain microwaves, and there is a drinks vending machine on the lower ground floor (photograph 10).
- There is a silent study room at the far end of the ground floor Student Central Study area (photograph 11).
- Photograph 12 shows the Prayer Room, located on the lower ground floor.
- Shiny flooring is in the first floor corridors.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
- The stairs are located off the main building foyer/reception area, to the left as you face the lifts.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at far end of main building foyer/reception area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 137cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main building entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, by the stairs, to the left as you face the lifts.
- There is a similar cubicle within the male toilets on the first floor (photograph 2).
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 350cm (4ft 6in x 11ft 6in).
- There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, by the stairs, to the left as you face the lifts.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 11m from the main building entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.