Access Guide
Introduction
- Basement Floor - Haldane Lecture Theatre
Ground Floor - Information Services G1, G23 and G34, Meeting Rooms G17, G24 and G38, ISD Purchasing G1, ISD Client Platform Services
First Floor - Centre for Clinical Science and Technology Division of Medicine, Continence and Skin Development Group
Second Floor - Linde Bloc, Biomedical Ultrasound, UCL Clinical Trials Unit, Bentham Project
Third Floor - Medical Physics and Bioengineering (MPBE), Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC), Translational mage Group (TIG)
Fourth Floor - ISD Application Services & LAMIS/DARO
Fifth Floor - UCL Teaching and Research Collections , UCL Anthropology.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Stephenson Way is located close to Euston Station, accessed from the Euston Road (A501) via North Gower Street.
- There is a staff only car park available for this building. There is also on street parking available on Stephenson Way.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are Euston Square stops P and Q on the Euston Road, which are served by routes 18, 30, 73, 205, 309, N5, N20, N73, N205, N253.
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By Train
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- This building is close to Euston station.
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By Underground
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- Euston underground station is on the Northern and Victoria lines. Euston Square station is also nearby, on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metrolpolitan lines.
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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).
- 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].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff.
- There are no parking charges.
- The car park is located off Regnart Buildings.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Stephenson Way.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 600cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Stephenson Way.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Stephenson Way.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is at a height of 136cm.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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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 10 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 both sides.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Regnart Buildings.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- A key card 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- The entrance is not generally in use and permission will need to be specially granted to use it.
- The first set of doors is the gate shown in photograph 2.
- The second set of doors is shown in photograph 3. The canopy is located above this set of doors.
Lift (Rear Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear right of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B - Rear Entrance - G.
- 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the rear 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 150cm x 141cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 8in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The highest controls are at a height of 128cm.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift is encountered immediately in front of you when you enter via the rear entrance.
Reception (Enquiries)
- The enquiries desk is located to your right on entrance.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to B11 Information Science.
- There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to B18 and the rear entrance to the Haldane Lecture Theatre.
- The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- 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 and pictorial 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.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- 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 another staircase to the rear of the building that can be seen in photograph 2.
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Comments
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- There are seven additional deep steps on the basement floor leading to the Haldane Lecture Theatre (as shown in photograph 3).
Lift (Main)
- 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-1-2-3-4-5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 122cm (4ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 102cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 4in).
- 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 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 (Haldane Lecture Theatre)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your right on exiting the main lift on the basement floor.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift overcomes the stairs from the basement level to the Haldane Lecture Theatre.
Lecture Theatre(s) (Haldane Lecture Theatre)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- 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 one medium step to access the speakers area.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
- The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
- 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 fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 71cm and 71cm.
- 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
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- There is no level access to any seats in the lecture theatre.
Accessible Toilet. (Ground Floor Male)
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Location and Access
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- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the male ground floor toilets.
- There is a similar toilet in the female accessible toilet located nearby.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 124cm x 250cm (4ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 61cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a wash basin.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- 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 are mirrors outside the cubicle.
- There is a hand dryer outside the cubicle at a height of 125cm.
- There are sinks outside the cubicle at a height of 82cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the second floor and the fifth floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- 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 8m 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.