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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Meeting Rooms and Offices.
• The ground floor of Dean Rees House has no services consisting only of the bottom of a stairwell.
• Related link Joseph Rotblat Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-mary-university-of-london/charterhouse-square/access-guides/joseph-rotblat-building
• Related link Old Anatomy Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-mary-university-of-london/charterhouse-square/access-guides/joseph-rotblat-building

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• Comments View
  • To access Dean Rees House step free follow these instructions: Enter the Joseph Rotblat Building via the main entrance (the ramp here is steep). Then go to the Old Anatomy Building and take the lift to the first floor. Then from the first floor travel into Dean Rees House.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Charterhouse Square campus is located on the edge of the City of London, just off Goswell Road / A1.
  • Parking on campus is for staff and visitors, including Blue Badge holders. Permits are required.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via bus 4 (Archway Station to Waterloo Station), 56 (Whipps Cross to St Pauls) and 153 (Finsbury Park to Liverpool Street Station). Bus routes 55 (Lea Bridge Road to Oxford Circus) and 243 (Wood Green to Waterloo Station) also pass very close by.
• By Train View
  • Farringdon Station, on the Thameslink Line, is close to this campus. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube stations are Barbican and Farringdon on the Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information, please see the How To Find Us page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the campus by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Thameslink website for details trains to Farringdon 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 Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 2756.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Enquiry Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 8478 (for prospective and applicant UG Medicine and Dentistry Students; 020 7882 5511 for all other prospective and applicant students).
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0800 376 1800 (UK callers only) or 020 7882 5511.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Residences Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 5522.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff.
  • The car park is located around Charterhouse Square.
  • 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 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
  • 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 75m (82yd 1in) from the Dean Rees 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the building off.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The top step is deep and the rest are medium height (11-17cm).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Charterhouse Square.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is portable.
  • Please contact the control desk in Dawson Hall.
  • The width of the ramp is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The ramp has a length of 60cm and the height of the step it overcomes is 10cm as shown in photograph 9.
  • The door release for the main set of doors is at a height of 110cm as shown in photograph 5.
  • Key card access for the second set of doors is 113cm high as shown in photograph 7.
  • The door release for the second set of doors is 110cm high as shown in photograph 8.

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Entrance (First Floor Old Anatomy Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right on exiting the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • There are push buttons to unlock both doors.
  • The buttons are at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a similar set of entrance doors on the second floor with a width of 83cm each. These can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Outside Access (Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Courtyard next to the Joseph Rotblatt Building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located at the base of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Entrance (Joseph Rotblatt)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right on entering the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the internal entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400 kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the internal entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 142cm x 110cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not 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.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the lift on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 2 shows the lift on the first floor.
  • Photograph 3 shows the inside of the lift.
  • Photograph 4 shows the lift on the second floor. On the second floor the lift exits the building onto a lower area of the roof.
  • To re-enter the building and access the second floor there is a set of heavy double doors followed by a steep slope with a width of 110cm which can be seen in photograph 5.

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Entrance (Joseph Rotblat Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right on entrance to the Joseph Rotblat Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 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.
• Comments View
  • The corridor on the first floor has a restricted width of 83cm. This can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a set of stairs that accesses the Ground Floor in the Old Anatomy Building and between the Old Anatomy building and Dean Rees House on the first and second floors. These have a handrail on the right going up and can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is in the Joseph Rotblat Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the second floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the first floor 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a second unisex standard toilet on the first floor which can be seen in photograph 2. In this toilet there is a standard shower which is accessed by a medium step to access it. This can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.