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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include academic offices, research and teaching laboratories, faculty rooms and stores.
• Lock-keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the building on all floors. Accessible toilets on first and second floors via lift require a key card. The accessible toilet on the first floor via stairs does not require a key card.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors towards the rear of the building..

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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).
• By Train View
  • 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.
• By Underground View
  • 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.
• 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 National Rail website for details trains into London.
  • 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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Westfield Way.
  • The car park is located outside the Lock-keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre.
  • The Lock-keeper's Cottage Graduate Centre is opposite the venue on Westfield Way.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Westfield Way)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Students in university accommodation are not allowed to keep vehicles on campus.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the corner of the building, opposite The Curve takeaway.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The open double door width is 178cm.
  • Opening both double doors would require assistance.

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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 written 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer are written on clear glass and may be difficult to see.
  • Much of the building requires key card access.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Service Lift)

• There is not a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building, past the toilets, through the door, turn right, through a second door, and then on the left.
• The lift is a goods lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 3000kg.
• The lift is approximately 84m (91yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 176cm x 308cm (5ft 9in x 10ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the lift requires a key card.

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Standard Shower (Second Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the second floor, near the accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Access from the lift or the stairs requires a key card.
  • There is a 25cm step into the shower tray.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Ground Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the main entrance, through two doors, along the long corridor, to the right at the end, and then on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 200cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a flush 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 79cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 92cm.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer First Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located out of the lift, turn right, through the door and along the corridor, through a second (security) door, and turn right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 138cm x 210cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 83cm from floor level.
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 87cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • Level access from the lift requires a key card.
  • There is stepped access from the stairs.
  • Stepped access does not require a key card.
  • Stepped access is through the door, along to the end of the corridor, and to the right.
  • The light switch pull cord is on the right of the doorway when entering.
  • The accessible toilet also has a standard shower (photographs 5 to 7).
  • There is an 11cm step into the shower tray.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer Second Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the lift, through two doors, on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 290cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 81cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • Access from the lift or stairs requires a key card.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead from the main entrance, through two doors, along the corridor, to the right at the end, and then on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 71m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located out of the lift, turn right, through the door and along the corridor, through a second (security) door, and turn right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 31m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • Access from the lift requires a key card.
  • There is alternative stepped access from the top of the stairs.
  • Stepped access does not require a key card.
  • The stepped access is through the door, along to the end of the corridor, and to the right.
  • The female and male standard toilets have a second single door.
  • There are no urinals in the male standard toilets.