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COVID-19 Information (University of Essex)

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Introduction

• Related link Building 2001.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/building-2001/university-of-essex---colchester-ca
• Related link Top Bar - Fusion.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-essex/top-bar---fusion

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  • Blues Cafe is located on Square 4 on level 6 of Building 2001, above Santander.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • The cafe closes at 16:30 during non term-time..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Colchester.
• The nearest mainline station is Hythe.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • Although not as close as Hythe, most visitors choose to arrive at Colchester North station where bus and taxi connections are more readily available.

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Parking

• For further information, please see theUniversity website parking page.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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  • This entrance opens into Level 5 of the building.
  • The second set of doors can be made double width by pulling the right hand door manually (photograph 4).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3-4-5-6-7-8.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 138cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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Outside Access (Entrance from level 6 of Building 2001)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead of you as you exit the lift on level 6 of the Building 2001.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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  • This gives access to the bar and restaurant corridor, which contains Top Bar, Fusion and Blues Cafe.

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Outside Access (Main Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in Square 4.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main 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 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Cafe Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance leading up to the cafe.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• 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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Outside Access (Blues Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the bar and restaurant corridor, at the top of the stairs leading from the Square 4 entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Blues Cafe entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• 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 hand held and wall.
• 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 meals and snacks.

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Toilets

• The nearest toilets are located in Top Bar - Fusion.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.