Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Jeremy Bentham Room

Wilkins Building, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There are two external entrances into the Jeremy Bentham Room both of which have step-free access via a lift.
  • To the south of the building near the Japanese Garden is an external entrance with double automatic doors. Inside the entrance are steps which can be bypassed by a lift.
  • To the north of the building off Wilkins Terrace is a set of steps leading to a pair of double manual doors. The steps can be bypassed by a lift.
  • Internally on floor G of the Wilkins Building there is a set of steps leading to double manual doors into the room.
  • The entrance to the south of the Jeremy Bentham Room is signed as Jeremy Bentham Room.
  • The other entrances are not signed.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located near the internal entrance to the Jeremy Bentham Room.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female toilets.
    • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the internal entrance to the Jeremy Bentham Room.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the internal entrance to the Jeremy Bentham Room.
    • The male standard toilet facilities are located halfway up the stepped level change leading to the room internal entrance.

Entrance (South Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the south of the building near the Refectory main entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are located after the entrance doors.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift (South Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance via the south entrance.
  • The distance from the south entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The floors -1 and G are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access To (Internal Entrance)

  • The Jeremy Bentham Room can be accessed from floor G of the Wilkins Building.
  • The most accessible route has steps and shiny flooring.
  • There are 11 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the Jeremy Bentham Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • Cabling for the speaker's desk may serve as a trip hazard.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located between the internal entrance and the steps leading to the internal entrance.
    • The distance from the internal entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hooks are 95cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.