Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 58 single ensuite premium rooms, 2 single ensuite studios and 5 single standard rooms with a shared bathroom.
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]
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 (Flat 6)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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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 right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or 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.
- The width of the ramp is 143cm (4ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances for flats 1-5.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors (Flat 6)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- 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.
Accommodation (6A)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to 6A.
- The accessible facilities are located in flat 6.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 6A.
- The width of the door to the room is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 260cm x 240cm (8ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
- The bed is 40cm (1ft 4in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 26cm (10in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 185cm x 185cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 1in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- There is no shower seat .
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
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Comments
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- There are automatic doors to reach the room and the kitchen but not to enter it.
Accommodation (6B)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to 6B.
- The accessible facilities are located in flat 6.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 6B.
- The width of the door to the room is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 205cm x 337cm (6ft 9in x 11ft 1in).
- The bed is 40cm (1ft 4in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 185cm x 183cm (6ft 1in x 6ft).
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- There is no shower seat .
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.