Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Surrey Building.
- Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/sheffield-hallam-university/surrey-building
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 12:15.
- Thursday 13:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:15.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Sheffield.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- The Student Health at SHU is located on level 1 of the Surrey Building.
Lift (Surrey Building Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the Surrey Building Pond Street entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pond Street entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 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
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- This lift is the access to the Eric Mensforth, Sheaf and Hertha Ayrton STEM centre.
- This lift gives access to level 0 of the Harmer Building.
Outside Access (Medical Centre Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Level 1 of the Surrey Building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
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Comments
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- Visitors are required to phone the centre on arrival to let them know that they are here and the staff will come to open the door.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 11m (12yd 1in) from the Medical Centre main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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 portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There is seating in the reception area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a plug on corridor next to Reception for charging scooters or wheelchairs.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the Medical Centre main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the front left as you enter.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 170cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 129cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 waste paper pedal bin 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 not 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 not a hand dryer.
- 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 134cm (4ft 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 (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 height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a further accessible toilet on the corridor before the main entrance.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the corridor approaching the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet in the venue is also used as the standard shared toilet.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.