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COVID-19 Information (University of Central Lancashire)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include facilities for Places of Worship, a small library, kitchen and roof top garden.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Saturday 07:30 - 00:00.
• Sunday 07:30 - 00:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in City Campus Preston.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Preston.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Moss Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 420cm x 500cm (13ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • A permit is required to park on university car parks.
  • For further details on parking on campus please see the University How To Find Us page.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a set of heavy double manual opening doors 160cm wide that open towards you to the right of the automatic doors
  • The doors require a student security pass to enter the venue.
  • Swipe Access is required during weekends and from 18:30 - 00:00 during weekdays.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Within the library and Prayer Rooms.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left when you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left when you enter the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Prayer Room and Ablution Room

• The male and female ablution rooms are straight ahead of you when you enter.
• There is a standard toilet in the ablution room.
• To enter the prayer room there is a heavy set of double doors with one leaf closed.
• The door opening width is 130cm wide.
• The door opens toward you (pull).

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Multi Faith Room

• The Multi Faith room is located on the first floor.
• The room is 6m from the lift entrance, to the left
• To enter the Multi Faith Room there is a heavy set of double doors.
• The door opening width is 140cm wide.
• The doors open towards you (pull).
• The photographs displayed are from the opening event.
• Only a few chairs are usually placed in the room for disabled people.
• There is a separate ablution and prayer room for female use.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left when you enter the building.
  • There is level access to this 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left when you enter the building.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left when you enter the building.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.