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Evacuation and Fire Safety Provisions

• Please note: If booking a space where level access is required, please first contact UCL’s Fire Safety team for building-specific evacuation and safety information at [email protected] / Telephone Number: (0)20 7679 7234.
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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • The accommodation is located on Bidborough Street, Euston, between Judd Street and Mabledon Place.
  • The accommodation is contained within a single high rise building with eight floors.
  • There are 209 rooms with ensuite facilities plus a further two single rooms which share a bathroom.
  • There is a single room with adaptations, which is on the ground floor.
  • The adapted bedroom with ensuite bathroom with adaptations is located on the ground floor near reception, in room G.01.
  • 1 room with adaptations has an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with level showers.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is King's Cross St. Pancras.
  • The nearest underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• There is a single main entrance into the building off Bidborough Street, which requires a key fob to activate an automatic door.
• The main entrance is signed John Dodgson House.
• The main entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor and reception.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• There are some width restrictions in corridors resulting in corridors that are 88cm wide in places.
• The floor surfaces in lift lobbies and stairwells are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  The floor surfaces in corridors are carpet and slightly uneven in places.
• Wall mounted signage is provided in lift lobbies and stairwells, and on doorways into accommodation corridors.
• There are manual doors into the accommodation corridors from the main lift lobby corridors.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor near reception, on the lower floor off the lounge, and on floor 6.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations on the ground floor is for staff use only.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower floor, off the lounge.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Hastings Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays on Hastings Street.
    On-street standard parking is available on Bidborough Street, Mabledon Place, and Hastings Street.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Bidborough Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 94cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 116cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• There is a key fob reader at the second set of doors 117cm from the floor.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located straight ahead after the entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the entrance, to the left of the reception desk.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower floor, ground floor, floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 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 87cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 128cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Stair A)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left after the entrance.
• The lower floor, ground floor, floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The step markings and handrails are different from the floor 4 upwards, as shown in the photographs.
  There are additional stairs (Stair B) to the rear right of the building for access to all floors up to and including floor 5, as shown in the photographs.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Bedroom G.01)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right, in the corridor immediately after the main entrance to the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 29cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 188cm (width) x 142cm (depth) and there is not 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 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 64cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.

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Kitchen/Dining (Ground Floor - Kitchen C)

• The kitchen/dining area is located mid-way along the ground floor corridor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 92cm from the floor.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• The sink has a twist/turn tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge (Lower Floor)

• The lounge is located on the lower floor (basement).
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  The height of the key fob reader is 120cm.
  There is a push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables, high tables and desks.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a separate room with computer terminals located off the main lounge area, as shown in the photographs.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry is located on the lower floor near the lounge.
• The entrance door is manual, single, 76cm wide and opens away from you.
• There are washing machines and tumble dryers available within the laundry.
• Payment is contactless, via a touchscreen.
• The touchscreen controls are 111cm - 133cm from the floor.
• The machine controls are 98cm from the floor.
• There is a sofa available within the laundry.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left of the reception area.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 322cm (width) x 208cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 256cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within the Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower floor (basement), off the lounge.
  • The distance from lift is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 238cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 115cm 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 128cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 6 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the floor 6, on the left out of the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist 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 214cm (width) x 228cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 144cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm 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 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.