Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Student Services - including Disability and Dyslexia, Student Money Advice and Rights, Student Health and Wellbeing, International Student Advice, Regional Access Centre and Counselling; Combined Honours, the Chaplaincy, the Employability and Enterprise team and The Buzz cafe.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Stratford Campus is located to the east of Stratford Town Centre, and is accessible via the A12, A13 roads, and the A406 London circular. The venue is located in London and as such roads are liable to be congested.
- There is limited parking at the campus, and so visitors planning to travel by car should contact the University in advance to arrange a parking space. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport whenever possible. Please note there is no student parking on campus during peak hours (8.00am - 5.00pm) Monday to Friday, with the exception of Blue Badge holders, who may apply for a peak hours permit.
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By Bus
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- Nearby Bus Routes include the 25, 69, 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 425, and the D8.
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By Train
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- Stratford station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus. Bus routes 25, 69, 86, 257 and 425 all run from close to the station to the campus. Stratford Station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia. If using the TfL Liverpool Street to Shenfield line, Maryland Station is only 6 minutes walk away.
Stratford International Station is served by trains from London St Pancras to Kent and the Continent, and is approximately 1 mile from the campus. Bus 308 can be used to access the campus from here.
- Stratford station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus. Bus routes 25, 69, 86, 257 and 425 all run from close to the station to the campus. Stratford Station is served by trains from London Liverpool Street to East Anglia. If using the TfL Liverpool Street to Shenfield line, Maryland Station is only 6 minutes walk away.
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By Underground
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- Stratford station is served by the Central and Jubilee Lines and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the Finding Us Page on the University website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For information on Visitor parking at the campus, please use the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more information on public transport to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Appointments for the Disability and Dyslexia Service can be booked via the Student Support Hub.
- To see more information on Student Support Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8223 4444.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on UEL- Accommodation Portal please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8223 5409.
- Email: [email protected]
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Lecture Theatre 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 450cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors and staff permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Stratford Campus.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Lecture Theatre 2.
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Comments
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- Payment for non permit holders is pay by phone only.
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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors are swipe card operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the side of the building.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the side of the building.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
- There is a further moderate ramp leading from this ramp and steps to the entrance.
Reception (Centre for Student Success)
- The desk/counter is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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.
- To the rear of the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 99cm (4ft 10in x 3ft 3in).
- 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 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp leading to the lift.
- The floor selector buttons must be depressed and held during the operation of the lift. The lift stops if the button is released.
Eating and Drinking (The Buzz)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 43cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the main entrance.
- There are also accessible toilets located on the first and second floors in the same location. These can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 49cm (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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located opposite the main entrance.
- The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the first floor.
- The male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There is also a female toilet on the second floor.
- These toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.
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.