Access Guide
Introduction
- Ground Floor - Harold Pinter Drama Studio, Arts Lecture Theatre G.01, Alfred Hitchcock Screening Room G.19, Film Studio G.18, Rehearsal Rooms 1, 2 & 3, Teaching Rooms G.03, G.21, G.22, G.23, G.28, G.34, Office G.20
First Floor - School of Linguistics, Languages and Film Main Reception, Teaching Rooms 1.16, 1.25, 1.28, 1.31, 1.36, Offices 1.01 - 1.43
Second Floor - School of Politics and IR Main Office, Teaching Rooms 2.07, 2.16, 2.26 Offices 2.01-2.41
Third Floor - School of English and Drama Main Office, Teaching Rooms 3.08, 3.16, Offices 3.01, 3.43. - Related link Arts Two.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queen-mary-university-of-london/arts-two
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Mile End campus is located just off the Mile End Road / A11. This road links the City of London with the A12. The A12 then links to the North Circular Road (and the A11 off that) and the M25.
- There are Blue Badge bays located throughout the campus, which can be used by anyone with a valid Blue Badge. Car parking is available on campus for staff permit holders. Temporary permits are available for visitors and contractors by prior arrangement.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via bus 25 (Oxford Circus to Ilford), 205 (Paddington Station to Bow Church DLR Station) and 339 (Shadwell Station to Leytonstone Station).
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By Train
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- The nearest railway stations are Liverpool Street Station and Fenchurch Street Station. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The campus is located between Mile End (on the Hammersmith and City, District and Central lines) and Stepney Green (on the Hammersmith and City and District lines) underground stations.
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Useful Links
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- 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 National Rail website for details trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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]
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 a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Westfield Way.
- The car park is located off Westfield Way.
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Comments
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- There is Red Route parking on Mile End Road, as seen in photograph 1.
- There is no stopping here between 07:00 and 19:00, however Blue Badge holders are able to stop here between 07:00 and 16:00.
Site/Campus Car Park (Westfield Way)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the Lock-Keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Lock-Keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 486cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Westfield Way.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Westfield Way.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Lock-Keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre.
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Comments
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- Students in university accommodation are not allowed to keep vehicles on campus.
Outside Access (Campus Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Campus.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when entering.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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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 slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is an alternate set of heavy manual doors that open towards you to the right of the entrance with a width of 190cm. This can be seen in photograph 2.
Outside Access (Westfield Way Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Westfield Way.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial 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.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Arts Lecture Theatre G.01)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The speaker's area is at the front of the lecture theatre that is located at the bottom of the staggered seating.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
- The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.
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Comments
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- There is step free access to the rear of the lecture theatre only.
- There are two entrances to the lecture theatre. One is off the corridor to the rear right of the building (as shown in photograph 4).
- The other is off the main foyer which is stepped with handrails on both sides and leads to the front of the theatre (as shown in photograph 5).
- There are no desks in the lecture theatre only one table with a height of 67cm.
- The seats contain small desk flaps in the right arms. These have a height of 65cm when in use.
The Alfred Hitchcock Screening Room G.19
- Access is gained by a heavy manual door that is push to open.
- There is level access to the front of the screening room.
- The screening room is 3m from the entrance foyer and 20m from the nearest accessible toilet.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
- The stairs are located to your left on entrance to the building near the side entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the Campus entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between 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.
- There are alternate sets of stairs on the Mile End Road side of the building. These can be seen in photograph 2. There is also a set of stairs near the campus entrance which are for staff only.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the far left of the building from the Campus entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the campus 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 93cm x 137cm (3ft 1in 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 enhancement 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 medium.
Reception (School of Languages, Linguistics and Film)
- School of Languages, Linguistics and Film Reception is located to the rear left of the building.
- The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- 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/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
Level Change (First Floor Courtyard)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to your left when you exit the lift on the first floor.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The final step is external, leading down into the courtyard and has no handrails (as shown in photograph 2).
- The first floor courtyard can be seen in photograph 3.
Reception (School of Politics and International Relations School Office)
- The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- 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 staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- This reception is located on the second floor.
Reception (School of English and Drama School Office)
- The desk/counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- 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.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the campus entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the foyer area on the ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 213cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 12in).
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary 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 for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 75cm.
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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 contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Toilet signage is gender neutral.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 31m (33yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 230cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
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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 contrast between the dropdown 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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor and the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the campus 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 varied.