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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms, hotel bedrooms, accessible and standard toilets.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Approaching from the north-west or south-east along the M6: Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M).
    At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road.
    Turn right into Wellington Road and continue along the B4127 Harrys Road and Church Road.
    Proceed on to Priory Road, then Church Road and then on to Edgbaston Park Road to Garth House - which is approximately two and a half miles from the city centre.
    Approaching from the M42 north: Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.
    Approaching from the south-west: Leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38.
    Approaching from the M40: It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road.
  • There are 2 car parks for this building; 1 which leads to a stepped entrance and 1 which is in front of the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, this car park has access to the accessible entrance.
• By Bus View
  • Buses X21 and X22 run along Edgbaston Park Road from the city centre and stop near Westmere Gate Stop ID: nwmdmtja .
• By Train View
  • From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8 - 10 minutes.
    The final destinations for trains are Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central.
    Garth House is a 15-minute walk from University Station via Vincent Drive and Pritchatts Road
• Useful Links View
  • National Express West Midlands website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor .
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor .

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Building Parking (Garth House Stepped Access)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the front of Garth House on Edgbaston Park Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 253cm x 500cm (8ft 4in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the stepped entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is no step free access from this car park into the hotel.
    Parking is free for hotel guests only.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students 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 University of Birmingham North East.
  • The car park is located on Pritchatts Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Building Parking (Garth House)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • The car park is located to the front side of the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 475cm (8ft x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Accessible Entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students 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 University of Birmingham North East.
  • The car park is located on Pritchatts Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is an additional car park to the rear of the building which does have blue badge bays but does not have step free access.

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Site/Campus Car Park (North East Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Pritchatts Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Gisbert Kapp Building.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park, on level 1 of the car park, on level 2 of the car park, on level 3 of the car park and on level 4 of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Gisbert Kapp Building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Gisbert Kapp Building.
• Comments View
  • The pedestrian entrance is located at the front of the car park and it is a automatic single door which is 44cm wide as shown in photograph 3.

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Outside Access (Step Free Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• 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 4 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 not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The fourth step is between the first and second door.
  • The second door has a door with a doorknob which requires rotation and this requires manual dexterity.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and tactile directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are three meeting rooms on the ground floor Winterbourne, Barber and Lapworth. Photographs show the Winterbourne Room.
  • There is a single door access to the meeting rooms.
  • Underside height of the table is 69cm
  • Meeting room has seating without armrests and a sofa.
  • There is a 150 x 150 turning point.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located just beyond the step free entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the step free entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are accommodation on floors 1 and 2.
• Comments View
  • There is a second set of stairs in the conference lobby area which access the first and second floor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along the corridor to the left from the step free entrance.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 209cm x 225cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush 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 good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 115cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 77cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located along the corridor to the left from the step free entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the step free entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located in the conference lobby area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the step free entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.