Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Lecture Theatres 2, 3 & 4.
- Medical Centre Building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The university is situated in the centre of Preston. It can most easily be approached from junction 31 of the M6 and then following the A59 into Preston city centre. Follow the A59 for just over 3 miles then turn right onto the A5071/Corporation Street just before the Aldi superstore. The buildings of the university can then be found in the area around Corporation Street.
- A variety of car parks are available in and around the university. Blue badge spaces are available in Victoria Street and Harrington car parks.
- For more information on how to get to the university by road please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The nearest bus stop is on Fylde Road which is within the area of the campus. This provides direct services to Preston city centre, Tanterton, Eastway, Cottam and Blackpool.
- For more information on fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Preston.
- The station is 0.5 miles from the campus and provides direct rail services to many local as well as national locations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Manchester Airport, London and Scotland.
- For more information on Station details please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Northern Rail fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Avanti West Coast fare and timetable information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on University of Central Lancashire please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
- To see more information on Student support services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
- To see more information on equality, diversity and inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
- To see more information on Admissions and general information for students please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 112cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 197cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 187cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is bench seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the building entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and LG.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and LG.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 139cm x 109cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Entrance (to Medical Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor.
- This entrance gives access to the Medical Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Medical Centre this way'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the lower ground floor lift entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 218cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and 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 fair.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is 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) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 83cm.
- 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).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the lower ground floor lift entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 219cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and 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 fair.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is 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) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 84cm.
- 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).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is fair.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the lower ground floor lift entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m from the lower ground floor lift entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.