Access Guide
Introduction
- Basement Floor - Queen Square Imaging Centre
Ground Floor - Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases
First Floor - Dementia Research Centre
Second Floor - Therapy and Rehab services, Neurohabilitation Academic Unit, Nutrition and Dietetics
Third Floor - Neuroimaging Analysis Centre
Fourth Floor - Patient Booking Team, Visual Disorders Team
Fifth Floor - Dementia Biomedical Unit, Neuropsychiatry.
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Comments
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- UCL makes use of all facilities with the exception of the Queen Square Imaging Centre.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From Euston Road (A501) turn into Judd Street(B504) and continue straight until you get to Guilford Street(B502), then turn onto Guilford Street and the National Hospital for Neurology will be on your left hand side.
- The venue does not have a car park, neither is there a public car within 200m.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Southampton Row (stop B) and its accessible by bus number 58,68,91,168,188,N91 and X68.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station to the venue is Kings Cross St. Pancras London.
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By Underground
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- The nearest station is Russel Square, on the Piccadilly Line.
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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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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 Imperial Hotel Car Park.
- The car park is located off Guilford Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Queen Square.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 700cm (6ft 7in x 22ft 12in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on off Queen Square.
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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 standard bays shown in photograph 3 are for permit holders only.
- Those shown in photograph 4 are pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located Queen Square.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 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 left 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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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 right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 6 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 medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located between 7 and 8 Queen Square.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- 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 immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is an additional easy step in front of the entrance.
- The main entrance is closed from 18:00 to 07:00 making this the only entrance between those times.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to fifth floor facilities.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 1.
- There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to fifth floor offices.
- The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 2.
- 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 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.
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.
- 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.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear left.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4-5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor and from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 220cm (2ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- 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.
Lift (Small Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3-4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor and from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 65cm x 115cm (2ft 2in x 3ft 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 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.
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Comments
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- A key is needed to access the basement floor in this lift.
Entrance (The Dementia Research Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to your left on exiting the lift on the first floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access 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 134cm (4ft 5in).
Entrance (Neuroimaging Analysis Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the third floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- A key card is required for access 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
Reception (Neuroimaging Analysis Centre)
- Neuroimaging Analysis Centre is located to your right when you enter the Neuroimaging Analysis Centre.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Neuroimaging Analysis Centre entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the ground floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 243cm x 192cm (7ft 12in x 6ft 4in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 189cm (6ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is also an accessible shower in the toilet area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the main lift on the third floor.
- 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 shared 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 230cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- 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 first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fifth floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor and the fifth floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the building.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the main 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.