Access Guide
Introduction
- The Blends Café is located on the second floor with additional seating on the third floor.
- The café can either be accessed by either the Student Union lift on the ground floor or off the Atrium second floor. The Heap Lecture Theatre is located to the rear of the café.
- The Atrium Reception link (new tab) - click here.
- The Atrium Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Atrium Levels 1 and 2 link (new tab) - click here.
- Students Union - Basecamp link (new tab) - click here.
- Student Union link (new tab) - click here.
- Heap Lecture Theatre link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University is situated just off the A38 Queensway to the west of Derby City. There are clearly signed routes to the M1 north and south. From either direction travel to the A38 Markeaton Island and take the exit signposted University of Derby. After 200m bear left onto the slip road and remain in the left lane. Turn left into Kedleston Road and take the right hand lane, signposted University. The main entrance is clearly signposted 100m on the right. Just inside the University grounds is the security barrier. Permit holders use the left lane, visitors use the right lane.
- There are designated car parks for students, visitors and staff. There is also an extensive park and ride facility at Markeaton Park served by the free Unibus service direct to the main entrance.
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By Bus
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- Unibus serves the Kedleston Road campus and all University owned Halls of Residence. The services also serve the railway station and the city centre. The Unibus is free for staff and students with a valid ID card and the public can also use the service at a fare of £2.
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By Train
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- The nearest main railway station is Derby which has local services and direct services to London, and the CrossCountry network serving England, Wales and Scotland. From Derby Station the Unibus is a direct route to the Kedleston Road site.
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Useful Links
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- Notts & Derby Buses provide the Unibus services which serve all campus areas and halls of residence.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- East Midlands Trains provide services to London and the North West from Derby station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Cross Country Trains provide services to the South West, North East and Scotland.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
- Email: [email protected]
- The Wellbeing Centre provides information and guidance to help look after student wellbeing whilst at University. You can book appointments with our specialist advisers (including Disability Advisers) or contact the service through the dedicated helpline available during the week. There’s also a free counselling service and unique workshops.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
- Telephone Number: 01332 594 111.
- Email: [email protected]
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the student union.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 500cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Student Union Entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
Parking
- There are separate guides for car parks for staff, students and visitors which serve all the buildings on the campus.
- There is drop off point located between Kedleston Road and Car Park 1.
- For information on Car Park 1 – Student Car Park please click here
- For information on Car Park 3 – Staff Car Park please click here
- For information on the Visitors Car Park please click here.
Outside Access (Student Union Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in front of the student union.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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 card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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Comments
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- The Student Union entrance is not in general use visitors are asked to use the main campus entrance to the Atrium.
Other Floors (Student Union)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There are nine steps between floors G and 1 photograph 1.
- There are nine steps between floors 1 and 2 photograph 2.
- There are eleven steps between floors 2 and 3 photograph 3.
Lift (Student Union)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the student union stairs.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not 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 good.
Entrance (Level 2 Atrium)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 to the rear of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- 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.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 167cm (5ft 6in).
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the first floor of the Student's Union.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas and high stools.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Level - Left Hand 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 to your right on entrance via the student union entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the student union entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 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 cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 high.
- 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 88cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1 - Left Hand 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 level 1 in the student area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 290cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 high.
- 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 94cm.
- 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 height of the towel dispenser is 107cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to your right on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the student union entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The gender neutral toilets are located to your right on exiting the lift on the first floor.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the student union lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.