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Seacole Building

Harrow Weald Campus, Brookshill, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6RR

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; the domestic care suite, orthopaedic care suite, nutritional laboratory, exercise suite with triage room, offices and teaching rooms.
    • Main access into the campus is via Bronte Building main reception.
      For further information regarding the Bronte Building reception refer to guide link.
    • Bronte Building reception link (new tab) - click here.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

Opening Times

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

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Harrow Weald Campus is located in the north west of London.
      This campus can be most easily reached from the M1 by leaving at junction 4 onto Edgeware Way then turning right onto Spur Road and continuing down the A410 for approximately 3 miles, then turning right onto the A409.
      The campus is approximately 300m from the A410/A409 turning.
    • There is limited parking at the Harrow Weald campus.
      There is free parking for visitors and allocated parking for staff.
      Student parking is limited to students with medical or disability requirements.
      There is student parking available on a first come, first served basis, after 5:30pm when evening courses are being held.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • The nearest bus stop is the Weald College (stop WD) which is served by route 258 and bus stop Weald College (stop WB) which is served by routes 258 and 640.
      These stops are located on the A409 approximately 85m north of the college entrance.
      There is a further bus stop (stop WE) which is served by routes 340, H12 and H18.
      This stop is located on Uxbridge Road approximately 200m from the college entrance.
    • For more information on bus timetabling and ticketing please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • By Underground View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located in front of the Seacole Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 490cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 200cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Harrow Weald campus.
    • The car park is located at the south side of the campus.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is an easy slope from the carpark to the main entrance of the Seacole building.
      There is no student parking on campus except during evening classes. Available student parking is on a first come, first served basis.
      The campus security gate is manned until after evening classes end.
      There is a staff key card entry pad to the right of the driveway before the security gates.
      The height of the key card panel is 90cm.
      There is also an intercom in the same location which is at the height of 100cm.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bay parking described above is the closest to the Seacole Building.
    • There is further Blue Badge bay parking located in front of the Newton and Fleming Buildings.
    • For further information on this parking refer to the relevant building guides.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building from the carpark.
    • This entrance gives access to the main foyer of the Health and Social Care centre in the Seacole building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 153cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • 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 in communal areas.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 5 shows an example of the standard teaching room layout.

Care Suite

  • This practical teaching room contains beds of both fixed and adjustable heights.
  • There is an example kitchen layout with 93cm high worktops.
  • There is a table 72cm high and armchairs with both arm rests are available.
  • An adjustable height table is available.

Ward

  • This practical study room contains adjustable height beds and tables laid out in a hospital ward configuration.
  • There is a ceiling track hoist and a manual hoist as shown in photographs 3 and 4.

Hygiene Room

  • This practical study room is set out as an accessible toilet and shower facility.
  • This room contained ceiling track and manual hoists and a clos-o-mat toilet.
  • There is a wheel in shower with a drop-down seat and adjustable height shower head.
  • There are drop down rails within reach of the shower and toilet and wall mounted rails located around the room.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead of the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and L1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are 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 good.
  • Other Information View
    • There is a similar staircase at the far end of the corridor on the left hand side on entrance. This staircase is shown in photographs 3 and 4.

Lift

  • The lift is located halfway down the corridor on the left side as you enter the building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
  • A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and L1.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 192cm (4ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • This lift is for disabled use only and requires a key card to operate.
    • Key cards can be obtained from the staff office located on the ground floor or can be issued to students if required.
    • The key pad is placed at the height of 117cm.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left immediately after the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 208cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the left of the main corridor.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
    • The placement of vertical wall mounted grab rails vary between the ambulant cubicles.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The standard male toilets are located next to the standard female toilets. The ambulant toilet cubicle in the male toilets has vertical and horizontal grab rails on the left side only (photograph 6).