Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
- There have been no changes to the parking or Blue Badge parking bays.
- Hand sanitising stations are located at entrances and entry points.
- All buildings now have one way systems in place.
- The University is currently operating at 20% staff and student on campus restrictions at any one time.
- Floor markings are in place to identify social distancing requirements.
- All desks with student facing interactions have been fitted with protective screens.
- There is single person list access throughout all buildings.
- All toilets have been signed to indicate that face coverings should be worn and some larger facilities have had the number of washbasins and stalls limited.
- Some toilets have been designated as single use only.
- Some changing areas have been limited to enable social distancing.
- The University has situated Student Ambassadors at building entrances to provide advice on procedures and social distancing measures.
- The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Introduction
- The Ashley Business Lounge is a café in the Staffordshire Business School, on the ground floor.
- Related link Staffordshire Business School Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/staffordshire-business-school-building
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
Turn left onto Stoke Road /A5006, then right onto Avenue Road.
At the next roundabout take the first exit onto College Road. - There is limited parking on College Road and further parking on Leek Road 5 minutes away. Permits are needed to park at these sites.
- From the M6 motorway, take exit 16 following the signs for the A500/A52 City centre.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops on College Road that stop outside the front of the Beacon Building. Bus links are 21a, 25, 6 and 6a.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Stoke-on-Trent on Station Road, which is less than 500 metres away.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, 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 Traveline West Midlands website for more information on buses to the campus.
- 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 Stoke on Trent, and station information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 977.
- Email: [email protected]
- AccessAbility Services support includes assistance with applications for Disabled Students' Allowance, provision of training in Enabling Technology, providing BSL/English Interpreters and Language Support, and producing transcription on materials into accessible formats.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01782 294 400.
- Email: [email protected]
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 Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right 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 4 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 366cm x 473cm (12ft x 15ft 6in).
- 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 34m (37yd 7in) 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 dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
- The car park is located to the right side of campus.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the far right side of Leek Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Staffordshire Business School, Ashley Lecture Theatres and Ashley 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Staffordshire Business School Building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Staffordshire Business School Building.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the pay machines were covered and out of use.
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 Business School Building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 205cm (6ft 9in).
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Business School 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is 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 (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 45cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Business Building front entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter, at the rear of the building.
- There is a similar accessible toilet on the first floor. Access to the accessible toilet on the first floor is via the lift. Can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 191cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- 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 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 cannot 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 92cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a flip down baby change unit that is 90cm high.
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 at the rear of the building.
- 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 30m from the Business Building front 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.