Access Guide
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Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include standard accommodation for UCL students.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Warden Road is located in Kentish Town, between Malden Road (B517) and Kentish Town Road (A400).
- There are standard parking bays available in front of Hawkridge House.
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By Bus
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- Queens Crescent Bus Stops KV and KZ, located on Malden Road, are approximately 500 metres away, and are served by buses 24 and 46.
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By Train
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- Kentish Town Station, on the Thameslink line, is located aprroximately 800 metres to the east.
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By Underground
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- Kentish Town West Station, on the London Overground line is approximately 500 metres to the south. Chalk Farm Underground Station, on the Northern line, is approximately 1 km to the south west.
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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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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 available on the road outside Hawkridge House (as shown in the photograph).
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, opposite Hawkridge House.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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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 immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is an easy slope, with no handrails, for access to the rear section of the ground floor main corridor.
- There is an identical ramp in the same place on the first floor. This ramp can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
- Rooms are located off the main corridor.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet.
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Location and Access
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- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the far end of the main corridor.
- There is not 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 left.
- 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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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 good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Emergency Egress for Building
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Deaf Messaging System
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- The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).