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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include finance office, health and safety, internal audit, registry, residential and catering, student services, unison.
• Related link Hillbrow and Welkin Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/hillbrow-and-welkin-campus

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Welkin 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 550cm x 600cm (18ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd) 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 front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The automatic door is kept locked and requires a code to operate.
  • Visitors need to use the intercom to gain access here.
  • It is push pad operated from the inside.

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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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a moderate ramp between the 2 sets of doors at this entrance.

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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 away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 126cm wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Sports Research Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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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Level Change (Sports Research Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Reception (Student Centre Reception)

• The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is low height.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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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Level Change (First Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the first floor corridor.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • This ramp leads from the lift to the toilets and the Careers Centre.

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Level Change (Sports Research)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to sports research.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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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.
• Comments View
  • The services on other floors which are not accessible include the Health and Safety Offices and Training Room, and the Unison Office.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 20m (22yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 150cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 controls do 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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• Comments View
  • There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the ground floor.

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Reception (Finance and Registry)

• The reception desk is 28m (31yd) from the accessible entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The Finance and Registry counters are located on the 1st floor, in the corridor leading from the lift.

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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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located directly to the right of the acccessible entrance as you enter.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 260cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The ground floor toilet is also used as a standard male toilet.
  • There is a similar toilet located on the 1st floor, except with the transfer space on the left and without a functional alarm.

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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 on the ground floor next to the stairs.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located opposite the accessible entrance 2nd door.
  • The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard male and female toilets located on the 1st floor, and a unisex toilet on the 2nd floor.

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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.