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Introduction

• Ground Floor - OHRI Lecture Theatre
  First Floor - Student Room, Locker Room, Tea Room.
• There are two separate entrances. One on the ground floor for the OHRI Lecture Theatre and another on the first floor for the student's room, locker room and the tea room. The cabin is located behind the Ashford Building. Which it is necessary to go through to reach the Cabin.
• Related link Ashton Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/ucl/ashton-building-11-43-bath-street

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • If you are driving to the Institute of Ophthalmology please be aware that it is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • Access is via City Road. Parking spaces in the area can be difficult to find. Normal Blue Badge restrictions apply. There are no car parks in the immediate area.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 40m from the Institute and is served by the 812 bus.
• By Train View
  • Kings Cross / St Pancras Stations are approximately 2.5km from the Institute.
• By Underground View
  • Old Street Underground station is approximately 350m from the institute.
• Useful Links View
  • National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for London Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • University Maps Webpage.
  • 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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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Bath Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Bath Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located between the first and second set of doors.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a keycard for the second set of doors higher then 105cm.

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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.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
  • There is a similar staircase to the left of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• 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 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 146cm x 132cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 View
  • There is also a cargo lift to the left of the building.

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Entrance (Area to the rear of the Ashton Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your left when you exit the lift on the basement floor.
  • There is stepped access 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads out of the Ashton Building and into the area to the reat of the building. It is necessary to do this to reach the lecture theatre cabin.

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Level Change (between the Ashton Building and the Lecture Cabin)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the Ashton Building.
• There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (OHRI)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• There is not step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• There is/are 2 deep (18cm+) step(s) for access to the lecture theatre(s).
• The step(s) is not/are not clearly marked and does/do not have handrails.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 66cm and 68cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • The lecture theatre is accessed via a separate external entrance with a door that opens away from you and has a width of 88cm.

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Outside Access (First Floor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • 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 15+ 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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The entrances lead to the student room, locker room and tea room.

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Inside Access (First Floor)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the student rooms.

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Accessible Toilet.

• There are no toilets in the cabin. The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Ashton Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no toilets in the cabin. The nearest toilets are located in the Ashton Building.

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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 Ophthalmology Lecture Cabin please click here (new tab).