Access Guide
Introduction
- Ground Floor - Main Reception, Eastman Private Practice,
First Floor - Eastman Private Practice, Dental Laboratory
Second Floor - Seminar Room 1, 2, 3, Function Area
Third Floor - Clinical Skill Laboratories, Course Manager & Tutor Dental Nurse, Tutor Nurses
Fourth Floor - Clinical Skills Laboratory 4, Seminar Rooms, Clinical Surgeries
Fifth Floor - Administration Offices, Business and Administration Manager, Lecture Offices.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- If you are driving to Grays Inn Road, please be aware that it is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- Parking is available on Grays Inn Road.
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By Bus
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- Guildford Street Bus Stops HC and HD on Grays Inn Road are served by buses 17, 45 and 46.
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By Train
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- King's Cross and St Pancras International stations are approximately 0.5 mile away from the building. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the building using public transport.
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By Underground
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- King's Cross St Pancras Underground Station is approximately 0.5 mile away from the Institute, and are on the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Russell Square Underground Station is also 0.5 mile away, and is on the Piccadilly line only.
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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).
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- 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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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 Grays Inn Road.
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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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- Parking is pay by phone with a maximum of two hours. Monday-Friday 08:30-15:30 and Saturday 08:30-13:30.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Gray's Inn.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 148cm.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- 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 to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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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 to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 3 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 not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- The main reception is located to your left on entrance.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main reception.
- 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a waiting area in the entrance foyer that can be seen in photograph 2.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the fourth floor.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 1.
- There are not 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 flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- There is good 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the stairwell landing between the ground and first floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main 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 120cm (3ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
- 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 not 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 four deep steps with handrails on each side to access the lift.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the basement floor and 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 the left going up.
- There is a landing.
Accessible Toilet.
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Location and Access
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- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in front of you on entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 175cm (3ft 11in x 5ft 9in).
- 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 66cm (2ft 2in).
- 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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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 both sides.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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).
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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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the second floor and the fourth floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the third floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the basement floor and the fifth floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the 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.