Access Guide
Shared Section (Useful Information)
Useful Information
- Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
- To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Introduction
- Huntersdale is a building away from the main Royal Holloway campus that houses offices and meeting rooms.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham by pass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road. Continue to the intersection and turn left onto Bakeham Lane. Following this road, the entrance to the venue will be on the left.
- There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
- For more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a university run bus that runs to Huntersdale from the main campus, and Egham Station in the morning and evenings, that is free. There are no other bus stops close to the site.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Virginia Water.
- Although Virginia Water is the closest station, it is better to alight at Egham. Egham Railway Station is located in the town centre, approximately 1200 m to the east, down the hill from the main campus. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the main campus. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.
- For more information on trains to Egham and details of Egham Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on how to find the University, please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
- To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of and behind the 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
- 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 accessible 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 car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the left side.
- There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- 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) 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).
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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 inside the first door way.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The first door is unlocked but the second door requires a key card to unlock, for which the key card height stated is related to.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on the right side.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 not 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 single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 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 gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 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 gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The ramp at this entrance is long and leads from the front of the building to the entrance described.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the facilities from the side entrance.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- This level change is shown in photograph 1.
- There is a steep ramp, with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the left side of the building on the first floor.
- The width of the ramp is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The level change is shown in photographs 2 and 3.
- There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the lift on the first floor.
- The width of the ramp is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- The ramp extends upwards to the left as you face the lift and downwards to the right as you face the lift. This level change is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not 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 high 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.
Other Floors (Right Side Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the accessible 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 the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (Left Side Staircase)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located on the left side of the building, to the left as you enter from the accessible entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 25m from the accessible entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter, off the corridor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does 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.
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Comments
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- This lift requires a key to use which is available from the Health and Safety Office, which is to the right of the lift off the corridor.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter, off the corridor.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 230cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
- There is 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
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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 not a mirror.
- 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 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).
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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 and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter, off the corridor.
- 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 17m from the accessible 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.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located straight ahead as you enter, off the corridor, next to the accessible toilet.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a medium height step which is clearly marked with no handrails to access the shower. This is shown in photograph 2.