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COVID-19 Information (University of Central Lancashire)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a lecture theatre, teaching rooms, library, Wet Laboratory and a Business Incubation Suite.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Whitehaven.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Corkicle.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 610cm (13ft 1in x 20ft 0in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) 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.
  • 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 (Main Entrance)

• There is an easy slope in front of the entrance.
• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access to the service.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 185cm (6ft) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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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.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Hearing loops are fitted in most teaching rooms.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users at the rear of the lecture theatre on the ground 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-M.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are also stairs in the main atrium (shown in photograph 2), which give access to the first floor only.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the far left corner of the main atrium.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 18m (20yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 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)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the first floor, behind the main lift.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-M.
• The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from main lift.
• 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 103cm x 137cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in 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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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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• Comments View
  • The library is located on the mezzanine level of the building.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Restaurant)

• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is not available from the bar.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).

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  • The restaurant is located directly to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
  • It does not sell food or drink, but the counter is used to serve food for functions using the lecture theatre or other rooms.
  • Students can use the vending machines and seating when it is not being used for functions.

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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 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the far left hand side of the main atrium 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 221cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 48cm (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 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
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical toilet on the first floor (shown in photograph 2), except it has 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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the far left of the main atrium as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also toilets available on the first floor.
  • The toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.

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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 not Text Relay aware.