Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (UCL)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include catered student accommodation.
- There are a total of 141 single rooms, 5 twin rooms and 1 studio flat located in this block.
There are also 12 tea kitchens, 23 toilets, 29 showers and 8 baths located within this block.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Maple Street is accessed from the Euston Road (A501) via Great Portland Street and Clipstone Street. Maple Street is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
- On street parking is available on Maple Street, Whitfield Street, Fitzroy Street and Grafton Way.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are University College Hospital (Stop N) and Goodge Street (Stop A), both served by routes 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390, N5, N20, N29, N73, N253, N279.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Euston.
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By Underground
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- The nearrst underground station is Warren Street, on the Northern and Piccadilly lines. Great Portland Street, on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines, is also close by.
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Useful Links
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- The Ramsay Hall page on the UCL website giving key information about the halls.
- 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]
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located off Whitfield Street.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located along Maple street, Whitfield Street, Fitzroy Street and Grafton Way.
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Comments
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- The on street parking is resident permit holders only between the hours of 8:30am and 6:30pm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Ramsey Hall and Ian Baker House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Maple Street.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 135cm.
- 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) by revolving.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 54cm (1ft 9in).
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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 in front of 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Comments
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- There is an identical turn style entrance to the left of the one referred to above (as shown in photograph 2).
- There is also 270cm wide gate between the two turn style entrances that can be opened by reception if required (as shown in photograph 3).
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Reception and London Block)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Maple Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 115cm.
- 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.
- 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 right as you face the entrance.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Reception and London Block Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key fob 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The first door leads into the reception area (as shown in photograph 1).
- The second set of doors leads into the London block lift and stairwell lobby area (as shown in photograph 2).
- This lift gives access the room on the first floor and above as well as the dinning room on the basement level.
- There is also an additional set of doors which leads to the London Block ground floor rooms as well as an additional lift and stairwell lobby area (as shown in photograph 3).
Reception (Main)
- The main reception is located on the ground floor of London Block.
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception entrance and London Block 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Level Change (Reception to Courtyard)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from reception to the courtyard.
- 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 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- 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 clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- 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.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- 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.
- There is a similar staircase located at the far end of London Block which also accesses all floors (as shown in photograph 2).
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter via the reception entrance and London block entrance.
- 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 not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception and London Block entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 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 have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There is a similar lift located at the far end of London Block which also accesses all floors (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Eating and Drinking (Dinning Room)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and drinks.
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Comments
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- The dinning room is located on the basement level of London Block.
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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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- 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 can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Emergency Egress for Building
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Deaf Messaging System
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- The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).