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Introduction

• Basement Floor - EM Unit, FMRI, Neuropathology
  Ground Floor - Neuroinflammation (NMR Unit), Goods Inward, Gillard Lecture Theatre, Reception
  First Floor - Neuropathology
  Second Floor - MRC Prion Unit, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2
  Third Floor - MRC Prion Unit, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease
  Fourth Floor - MRC Prion Unit, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease
  Fifth Floor - Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
  Sixth Floor - Molecular Neuroscience, Neuroinflamation, Neurogenetics Unit, Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy
  Seventh Floor - Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, Molecular Neuroscience
  Eighth Floor - Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
  Ninth Floor - Molecular Neuroscience, Neuroinflamation (Neuroimmunology)
  Tenth Floor - Denny-Brown Unit.
• This building was undergoing changes and refurbishment at the time of survey (September 2022).
  The ground floor was partially closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Southampton Row (stop B) and its accessible by bus number 58,68,91,168,188,N91 and X68.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the venue is Kings Cross St. Pancras London.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest station is Russel Square, on the Piccadilly Line.
• Useful Links View
  • 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.
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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • 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.
• On Street Parking View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard bays shown in photograph 3 are for permit holders only.
  • Those shown in photograph 4 are pay and display.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Queen Square.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left from the entrance and in front of the first set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • 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 13 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors has a key-card reader 101cm high and a push-button to exit that is 155cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The main reception is located in front of the main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main 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 good.
• 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 bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.

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• Comments View
  • There is a waiting area in front of the reception desk with a coffee table.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 8 shows the area of the ground floor closed for refurbishment at time of survey (September 2022). Work is also ongoing on other floors (photograph 9).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • The stairs are located to the right from the main entrance reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase to the left of the building (photographs 5-7).

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you when you exit the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 119cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 163cm x 248cm (5ft 4in x 8ft 2in).
• 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 has 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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Lift (Left of the Building - All Floors Except Ground)

• 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, UG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
• 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 178cm x 120cm (5ft 10in x 3ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 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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Lift (Left of the Building - Floors B, G, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11)

• 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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 79cm x 230cm (2ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 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 View
  • The lift can be used to reach floors 5 and 6 but only with a key.
  • The key card reader inside the lift is 118cm high.

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Accessible Shower (Seventh Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the seventh floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a vertical grabrail on the wall to left of shower seat.

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Accessible Toilet. (Seventh Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right when you exit the lift on the seventh floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 210cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a coat hook that is 175cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor, the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor, the fifth floor and the sixth floor.
  • There are also male and female toilets on the eighth and ninth floors.
  • There are shared toilets on the seventh floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground 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 12m 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.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-3 show the ground floor toilets.
  • Photographs 4-8 show the first floor toilets.
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show the seventh floor toilets.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• More Detailed Information on Evacuation and Safety Provisions View
  • To view the full Estates fire safety handbook/ Emergency Plan for Institute of Neurology, Queen Square House please click here (new tab).
• Deaf Messaging System View
  • The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).