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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Health Professions, the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Eastbourne Postgraduate Centre.
• Related link Darley Road Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/darley-road-campus

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Darley Road Campus.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Eastbourne.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 420cm x 500cm (13ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 single width.
• The door opening is 92cm (3ft 0in) wide.

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  • The automatic door is push pad operated.
  • This entrance gives access to the 1st floor of the building.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• 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.

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  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.

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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 automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Side 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) 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 single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 8m (26ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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  • The hearing loop is fitted in Room 211 on the 2nd floor, shown in photograph 2.

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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 medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • These stairs are located at the front of the building, next to the main entrance.
  • There are other stairs at the rear of the building which access floors 1 and 2 and the upper and lower mezzanine levels.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift is located at the front of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 38m (42yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 131cm (3ft 7in 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do 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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Lift (Mezzanine Lift)

• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Lower Mezzanine-1-Upper Mezzanine-2.
• The lift is 25m (27yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 140cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do 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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Accessible Toilet

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 37m (40yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the front of the building on the 1st floor, next to the main lift.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 185cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are similar adapted toilets located on the ground and 2nd floors, with the transfer space on the right.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left of the accessible entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are also standard toilets located on the ground and 2nd floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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 Text Relay aware.

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  • The photographs show the teaching rooms on the upper and lower mezzanines.