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Introduction

• This building accommodates part of the School of Health & Population Studies, facilities include staff offices and meeting rooms.

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Location

• The venue is situated close to the Medical School, approximately 0.75km from the centre of he Edgbaston campus.
• The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient, however the topography of the site upon which this building has been built results in the internal layout of the Ground floor being split over two separate levels.
• The nearest mainline Railway Station is University.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Upper Section)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the upper section of the building.
• There is / are 10 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the steps.

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Lift (Upper Section)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 88cm x 105cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 5in).
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There two lifts servicing the two separate staircases which provide access to the upper section of the ground floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are staff offices.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the accessible entrance foyer.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 255cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 4in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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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 in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the accessible entrance foyer.
  • The female toilets are 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the accessible entrance foyer.
  • The male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.