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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include laboratories, a scanning electron microscope room, an electron microscope preparation room, a study room, a common room, a board room, the research and innovation centre and staff offices.
• Related link Teaching Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/ucl/access-guides/institute-of-orthopaedics-teaching-centre

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is located off the A5, and close J4 of the M1.
  • The nearest site car park is located behind the Kitchen Block.
• By Bus View
  • Bus stop Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, located on Brockley Hill, is close to this building, and is served by buses 107 and 615.
• By Train View
  • Elstree and Borehamwood is to the north east of the venue, and is on the Thameslink line.
• By Underground View
  • Stanmore is the northern terminus of the Jubilee Line.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to UCL, please see the Contacting Us page of the Institute's 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).

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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).
• 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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is UCL Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Wood Lane next to the Institute of Orthopaedics - Student Centre and the Institute of Orthopaedics - Research Block.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Royal National Institute of Orthopaedics Staff and Visitor Parking.
  • The car park is located Just outside the Institute of Orthopaedics - Teaching Centre.
  • This car park can be seen in photographs 1 and 2. There are additional Royal National Institute of Orthopaedics Staff and Visitor car parks located around the hospital site.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (UCL Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Wood Lane.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Institute of Orthopaedics - Student Centre, Institute of Orthopaedics - The Research Block.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 460cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are not clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Institute of Orthopaedics - Student Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Institute of Orthopaedics - Student Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance of the Institute of Orthopaedics - Student Centre.

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Main Entrance Approach

• There are uneven slopes steep slopes with widths of 115cm to the left and the right of the of the entrance on the approach. These can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Alternatively there are three steps leading to the entrance to the front of the entrance which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Outside Access (Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not 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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 110cm (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 (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The ramp directly in front of the entrance can be seen in photograph 3.
  • The route to the entrance ramp from the car park involves heading down the easy slope shown in photograph 4 and heading towards the right of the entrance.
  • Then turning left and using the steep slope shown in photographs 5 this has no handrails and a width of 114cm.
  • The steps are shown in photograph 6.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the standard toilets, the tissue culture prep room, the Mike Kayser imaging suite, common room and staff offices.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Mike Kayser imaging suite, common room and staff offices.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
  • 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 corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Rear Corridor Lower Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the rear corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 100cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 good.

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Lift (Rear Corridor Upper Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrances.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 102cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 4in).
• 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 not 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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Accessible Toilet (RIC Entrance)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via the car park entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 255cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 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 165cm (5ft 5in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are 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 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 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • This accessible toilet can only be accessed step free via the main or RIC entrances.
  • There are shelves at heights of 75cm and 95cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Car Park Entrance)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 232cm x 250cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the standard toilets.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to your right on exiting the rear corridor lower lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lower rear corridor lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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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 Orthopaedics - The Research Block please click here (new tab).