Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching and seminar rooms, lecture theatres, laboratories, place of worship, pathology museum, mortuary, café, offices.
- Basement floor includes:
Image resource facility
JB.1-JB.20 Base and teaching rooms
Paramedic clinical simulation centre
Ground floor includes:
Digital services
Information services
J0.2 to J0.8 teaching rooms
Pret a Manger
1st floor includes:
Institute of infection and immunity
Institute of population health
J1.1 to J1.13 teaching rooms
Molecular and clinical sciences research institute
2nd floor includes:
Institute of infection and immunity
Institute of medical and biomedical education
Molecular and clinical sciences research institute.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for J1.1 Teaching Room (1.56) please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for J1.4 Teaching Room please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for J1.9 Teaching Room (1.02) Self Directed Learning please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for J1.12 Teaching Room (1.03) please click here (new tab)
- Seminar Room(s) View
- Space(s) View
- Other Room(s) View
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University is located within the St George's Hospital Site in Tooting, just off the A24, which joins the A3 and South Circular at Clapham with junction 9 of the M25. At Tooting Broadway, turn onto Garrett Land (A217) towards Wandsworth, then turn left onto Fountain Lane.
St George’s is not located in the Congestion Charge zone. - The university does not have public car parking spaces. There is a limited amount of pay-and-display parking in the area.
- The University is located within the St George's Hospital Site in Tooting, just off the A24, which joins the A3 and South Circular at Clapham with junction 9 of the M25. At Tooting Broadway, turn onto Garrett Land (A217) towards Wandsworth, then turn left onto Fountain Lane.
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By Bus
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- There are several bus stops located directly outside the hospital site, and more on Tooting Broadway. Please see the University Website How To Get Here page for more details on the bus routes to the hospital.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Tooting, served by Southern and Thameslink trains. It is just under a mile from the site, but can be accessed by taking bus 264 or 280 from the station to the Crammer Terrace stop, approximately 300 metres from the site.
Earlsfield Station, served by South West Trains, is approximately 1.5 miles to the north of the site. From there take bus 270 to Wimbledon Road (Stop SJ), and then take bus G1 to the Hospital site.
- The nearest station is Tooting, served by Southern and Thameslink trains. It is just under a mile from the site, but can be accessed by taking bus 264 or 280 from the station to the Crammer Terrace stop, approximately 300 metres from the site.
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By Underground
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- Tooting Broadway station, on the Northern Line, is approximately half a mile from the University main entrance. Bus G1 can be caught from just outside the station to the University main entrance.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website How To Get Here page for more details on travel to the University.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London Website for more information on buses and tubes to the University.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to the local area, and local station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Life Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 3897 2033.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate Applications please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- Applications for Postgraduate courses are via the relevant department office.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8266 6348.
- Email: [email protected].
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Building Parking (Hunter Wing)
- 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 Blue Badge holders and student permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the left hand side of 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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 a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is St Georges Hospital Car Park.
- The car park is located on the right hand side of Crammer Terrace, in front of the main hospital building.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Crammer Terrace, to the right and side as you face the main university entrance.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
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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.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right off the main foyer.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right on entering the building on the Street corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The door opening button is 124cm high, all other controls are within 120cm.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- A key card is required to enter the lift with the reader placed at 106cm high.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Key card access is required to enter some corridors with the reader placed at a height of 108cm high.
- The Street corridor includes student lockers on the 1st and 2nd floors.
- At the time of survey building work was being carried out to upgrade offices at the rear of the building along corridor 10 (shown in photograph 7).
Lift (Block G2)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in block G2 to the right off the Street corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 159cm (5ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 227cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 a hearing loop 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 medium.
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Comments
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- Key card access is required to enter the lift lobby with the reader placed at 110cm high.
Other Floors (Block D Main Stairs (Staircase 19))
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located to the right on entering the building on the Street corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- Key card access is required to enter the stairwell with the reader placed at 114cm high.
Other Floors (Block D Staircase 23)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located at the rear of Block D on the right hand side off corridor 1.
- The stairs are approximately 55m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is an identical set of stairs named staircase 24 to the rear of Block D on the right hand side off corridor 10 (shown in photographs 4 and 5).
Other Floors (Block G1 Staircase 20)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located on the right hand side off the Street corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 42m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (Block G2 Staircase 21)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 0, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located in Block G2 to the right hand side off the Street corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 68m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a further staircase to the rear of Block G2 to the right hand side off corridor 10.
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Comments
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- Key card access is required to enter the stairwell with the reader placed at 110cm high.
Entrance (Ground Floor from the Main Hospital, St James Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor adjoining corridor between the main hospital, St James Wing and Jenner Wing.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).
Entrance (Ground Floor from the Main Hospital, Atkinson Morley Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor adjoining corridor between the main hospital, Atkinson Morley Wing and Jenner Wing.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 340cm (11ft 2in).
Entrance (1st Floor from Hunter Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the 1st floor adjoining corridor between the Hunter Wing and Jenner Wing.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the entrance and this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Entrance (2nd Floor from Hunter Wing)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the 2nd floor adjoining corridor between the Hunter Wing and Jenner Wing.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the entrance and this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Reception (Digital Services Patient Photography Reception)
- Digital Services Patient Photography is located on the ground floor to the right hand side off the Street corridor.
- The desk is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the building entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Cellular Pathology Specimen Reception)
- Cellular Pathology Specimen Reception is located on the basement floor to the right on exiting the main lift on the right hand side off the Street corridor.
- The desk is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block D Ground Floor off Corridor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right off corridor 2 on the ground floor.
- There is a similar accessible toilet on the basement floor to the right off corridor 3 (shown in photograph 8).
There is a similar accessible toilet on the 2nd floor to the right off corridor 3 (shown in photograph 9). - 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 218cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 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 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 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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
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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 good.
- There is a good 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block D 1st Floor off Corridor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor to the left hand side off corridor 1.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 240cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 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 fully functional.
- 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 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 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 83cm.
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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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block G1 1st Floor off Corridor 5 - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 81m (88yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the left hand side off corridor 5.
- There is a similar accessible toilet on the 2nd floor to the left hand side off corridor 5 of Block G1.
. - 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 189cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
- 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 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 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 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 97cm.
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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 poor.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block G2 Ground Floor off Corridor 9 - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 90m (98yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left hand side off corridor 9.
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 222cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 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 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
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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 poor.
- There is a good 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Block D Basement off Corridor 3 - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the right of corridor 3.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the lift.
- 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 222cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s) (Block D)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the 1st floor to the right off corridor 3.
- 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 25m from the main lift.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the standard male toilets located on the 1st floor.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the standard male toilets located on the ground floor.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the standard male toilets located on the 2nd floor.
- The male standard toilet located on the 2nd floor includes an ambulant cubicle (shown in photograph 7).
Standard Toilet(s) (Block G1)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the left off corridor 5.
- 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 80m from the main lift.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the standard male toilets located on the ground floor.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the standard male toilets located on the basement floor.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the standard male toilets located on the 1st floor.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the standard male toilets located on the 2nd floor.
- The male standard toilet located on the 2nd floor includes an ambulant cubicle (shown in photograph 8).
Standard Toilet(s) (Block G2)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the left off corridor 7.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 82m from the main 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.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the standard male toilets located on the ground floor.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the standard male toilets located on the basement floor.
- The male standard toilet located in the basement includes an ambulant cubicle (shown in photograph 5).
Standard Shower (Men's Ablution Washroom and Shower)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the 1st floor to the right on corridor 3.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The room includes ablution wash facilities and a shower cubicle. There is one high step to enter the shower cubicle which has a fixed and adjustable shower head with twist/turn taps.
- There is a female ablution washroom and shower located on the 1st floor to the left off corridor 1.