Access Guide
Introduction
- UCL has offices on the first floor of the building.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Eversholt Street is located next to Euston Station, accessed from the Euston Road (A501). It is outside the Congestion Charge Zone.
- There is a public car park underneath Euston station.
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By Bus
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- Euston Station stops B, E and F are all close by, served by routes 18, 59, 68, 168, 253, 476, N5, N20 and N253.
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By Train
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- This building is close to Euston station.
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By Underground
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- Euston underground station is on the Northern and Victoria lines. Euston Square station is also nearby, on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metrolpolitan lines.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to UCL, please see the University Maps page of the UCL website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Euston Station car park.
- The car park is located underneath Euston Station.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Melton Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The parking on Melton Street is for permit holders only.
Outside Access (Podium Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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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 easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Podium Entrance Reception)
- The accessible entrance reception is located to your right on entrance.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- 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 counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are similar stairs near the front of the building.
Lift (Podium Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Podium entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 110cm (3ft 11in x 3ft 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 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 bright.
Outside Access (One Eversholst Street Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located One Eversholst Street.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
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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 15+ 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (One Eversholst Street Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Euston Station.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
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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 132cm (4ft 4in).
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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 14 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (One Eversholst Street Accessible Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off Euston Station.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Euston Station entrance.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, opens outwards and is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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 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 good.
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Comments
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- There is an intercom for the main reception by the lift at a height of 104cm.
Reception (One Eversholst Entrance)
- The main reception is located at the front of the building.
- The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the One Eversholst Street accessible entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- 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 counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
Lift (Front)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the front of the venue.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the One Eversholst Street accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 163cm x 146cm (5ft 4in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 bright.
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Comments
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- There are two such lifts located here.
- There is a smaller lift in this area as well.
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 with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet.
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Location and Access
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- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 22m (24yd 2in) from the One Eversholst Street accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main entrance foyer.
- 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 unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the main reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 214cm x 196cm (7ft x 6ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the first floor.
- 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 6m from the Podium 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.