Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Faculty of Health and Wellbeing.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
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- Opening times vary..
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.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses. First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities. Pre-booked visitor parking is available in any designated parking space at Collegiate Campus.
Level Change (Car Park to Entrances)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the car park to the building.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the path leading from the car park to the building.
- There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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- There are 2 sets of steps on the path.
- There are 5 steps at the first set.
- There are 7 steps at the second set.
- The slope is located between the 2 sets of steps.
Level Change (Montgomery House Car Park to Entrances)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park at Montgomery House to the building.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park at Montgomery House to the building.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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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/slope gradient is easy.
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 146cm.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
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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 3 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located to the centre of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 7m 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 left going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices and standard toilets.
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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 133cm x 212cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 female sanitary and open waste paper 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.
- 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 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- 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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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on Level 1.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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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 Level 2.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.