You are on Summary. Skip to the next section.

Summary

Collapse all Expand all

• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a music & teaching space, skills lab/physiology lab, biomechanics lab, IT Lab, sport science labs, a Strength & Conditioning lab, changing rooms, accessible toilets and shower and standard toilets. There are two entrances: one with push button/key card activated automatic door that opens towards you (Sport Sciences) and an key card activated automatic door (main entrance). There are two slight short ramps within the building near the Sport Sciences entrance. There is also platform lift for access to Floor 1 (a lab space).
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance. Out of working order at time of survey (July 2021).
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within one of the accessible toilets on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground floor through the corridor from the main entrance.

You are on Rooms and Spaces Links. Skip to the next section.

Rooms and Spaces Links

Collapse all Expand all

• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sparrows Farm IT Lab SF016 please click here (new tab).
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sparrows Farm Skills Lab/Physiology SF113 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sparrows Farm Biomechanics Lab SF011 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sparrows Farm Sports Science Lab SF013 please click here (new tab).
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sparrows Farm Music & Teaching Space SF002 please click here (new tab).

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • The Avery Hill campus is located off Avery Hill Road (B214) in Eltham, south-east London. The two nearest and largest A roads being the A2 and the A20. The main campus can be accessed by Avery Hill Road with parking available on site through a security checkpoint.
  • The main campus has various car parks throughout the site once through the security barrier/checkpoint which is guarded 24/7. The car parks have a charge of £1.00 for all day Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, except for bank holidays.
  • For more information on how to get to the Avery Hill Campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Avery Hill Road (B2214) close to junction with Sparrows Lane within 70 metres of the entrance. This is served by bus routes 162 to Eltham and 286 to Cutty Sark. There is an intercampus bus that serves students that wish to travel between sites. It serves buses 162, 286, and B15.
  • For more information on TFL Buses or the Intercampus Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is New Eltham.
  • The nearest train station to the campus is New Eltham which is served by Southeastern Railway services.
  • For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).

You are on Useful Information. Skip to the next section.

Useful Information

• The STAART initiative supports prospective and current students who have a disability; long-term health condition; specific learning difficulty; and/or mental health condition. STAART support mechanisms prepare students for the reality of university for disabled students.
• To see more information on STAART please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 07931 226 599.
• Email: [email protected].
• For more information on the process for applying to the University of Greenwich.
• To see more information on Study Here - Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8331 9000.
• Email: [email protected].
• Assistive Technology is specialist IT equipment and software to help those with disabilities, or suffering from various health issues, to work or study.
• To see more information on Assistive Technology please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8331 7555.
• Email: [email protected].
• Students based at Greenwich Campus can choose from four halls within walking distance of the university and the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is a short ride on our free shuttle bus.
  For Medway halls, contact details are; Room 057, Blake Building
  Email: [email protected]
  For Greenwich halls, contact details are; Student Centre, Dreadnought Building.
  Email: [email protected]
  For Avery Hills halls, contact details are; Aragon Court, Student Village Southwood Site
  Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation at Greenwich please click here (opens new tab).
• There is a Student Wellbeing Coordinator (disability & dyslexia) on each campus to advise on and recommend individual, reasonable adjustments as appropriate.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8331 7875.

You are on Building Parking. Skip to the next section.

Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

Collapse all Expand all

• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located to the front of the Sparrows Farm Building.
  • 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • 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 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 3 (over 350m away).
  • The car park is located to the rear of the Seymour court and by the sports pitches.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a pay & display service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The normal fee is up to £3 for the day. There is free parking for University disabled permit holders (permit issued online for duration of Blue Badge). There is a separate site with dedicated parking and a separate vehicle entrance via Sparrows Lane.
  • For information about permits please go to www.gre.ac.uk/travel/averyhill.
  • The payment machine controls vary from 99cm to 120cm and have step-free access.
  • There are a few bays that are reserved for visiting sports teams.

You are on Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 3). Skip to the next section.

Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 3)

Collapse all Expand all

• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of Seymour court, and next to the sports pitches.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Seymour Court and David Fussey.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance to the car park.
  • Blue badge holders can park for free if they get a University Disabled Persons Permit from the university. The car park is £1.00 all day for all other users (Monday to Friday 9-5pm - excluding bank holidays).
• Comments View
  • The marked areas on the single Blue Badge bay by the front of the car park are only 100cm wide.
  • The payment machine's controls vary from 106-129cm.
  • The machine has a kerb (4cm high) in front of the machine. The nearest drop kerb onto the pavement is by the two Blue Badge bays (18m away).
  • A section of the car park has spaces with a grasscrete surface which is uneven.

You are on Approach (From the Car Park). Skip to the next section.

Approach (From the Car Park)

Collapse all Expand all

• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach .
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 345cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast with the tarmac/asphalt.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Comments View
  • The alternate approach is the path from campus to the right of the building when facing the main entrance.
  • There is a route guide available for the route from the car park at the front of campus to Sparrows Farm.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building leading off the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Sparrows Farm Centre'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 101cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

You are on Approach (Sport Sciences). Skip to the next section.

Approach (Sport Sciences)

Collapse all Expand all

• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
• Comments View
  • There are slight permanent slopes on the footpath from either direction towards the sport sciences entrance.

You are on Outside Access (Sport Sciences). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Sport Sciences)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building on the path towards main campus.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Sport Science'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is very slight slope on the concrete leading up to the door.

You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.

Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • Inside the main entrance there is a water fountain with the lever at 99cm and the faucet at 113cm. There is another water dispenser by the sport sciences entrance with levers that are 77cm high.
  • There is also a vending machine selling snacks and drinks with controls varying from 101 to 114cm.
  • The door to access the corridors further into the building from the main entrance has a key card reader at 104cm high. The door is single, heavy, manual, opens towards you and is 91cm wide.
  • The key card reader is 102cm high at another single, manual door in the corridor towards the Sports Sciences section. The other side has push/touch button to open.
  • At the end of corridor into the Sports Sciences section from the main entrance there is manual, single, heavy door that opens towards you and is 77cm wide.
  • There is also a Strength & Conditioning lab SF012 on the ground floor. It has manual, heavy double doors with one locked to enter. It opens towards you and is 77cm wide.
  • There is a defibrillator and first aid kit on a wall near the Sport Sciences Entrance.

You are on Other Floors. Skip to the next section.

Other Floors

Collapse all Expand all

• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the sport sciences outside access/entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Sport Sciences Entrance/ Outside Access.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Comments View
  • There are some other stairs in the same area near the sport sciences entrance.
  • These are for staff offices on the mezzanine level and are staff only. The steps have handrails on both sides, a depth of 24cm and heights of 18cm.

You are on Lift. Skip to the next section.

Lift

• The lift is located in the hallway in between labs by the sport sciences entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Sport Science Entrance/ Outside Access.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are first floor (to Skills Lab/Physiology SF113).
• The weight limit for the lift is 350kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 145cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a turning circle 150x150cm on the ground floor but not on the first floor outside the lift. The button needs to be held continuously for the lift to be called. The lift has audio/sounds to notify its arrival etc but not a voice.

You are on Ramp(s) or Slope(s). Skip to the next section.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the hallway in between labs by the Sport Sciences Entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the rest of the building from the Sport Sciences Entrance. From the alternate direction it is used to access the stairwell to Floor 1 or the exit (photograph 1).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The slope isn't very clearly visible and could be a trip hazard as well.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the hallway in between labs by the Sport Sciences Entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the platform lift to level 1 or the Sport Science Lab SF013 (photographs 2 & 3).
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

You are on Accessible Changing Room (Out of Working Order). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Changing Room (Out of Working Order)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • The accessible changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible changing room is located on the ground floor down the corridor straight ahead from the main entrance.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is required for the accessible changing room.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from student services or security.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 260cm x 403cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a changing table/bench.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a sink and a non-accessible shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Through the first door there is an out of service toilet. The drop-down bar is not installed and on the floor. There is a second door with an opening width of 76cm to the changing room. The changing room has no functional lighting, a sink at 85cm high and a possibly inaccessible shower (out of service) that has a 30cm step into it. The sliding bolt lock is on the wrong side of the door.
• Toilet Features View
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The visual 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • 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 109cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

You are on Standard Changing Room (Standard Toilet and Showers Inside - Male). Skip to the next section.

Standard Changing Room (Standard Toilet and Showers Inside - Male)

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located on the ground floor, directly ahead from the main entrance down the doored corridor,.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 405cm x 670cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench and a toilet.
  • This is a male changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Comments View
  • The changing room is accessed by two heavy single doors with widths of 76cm. The second door opens towards you.
  • To open the first door there is a push button at 106cm, but to get out you need a key card. The key card reader is 116cm high and is between the two doors.
  • There was no lights in the female changing rooms at time of survey (July 2021), but the layout is similar (July 2021).
  • There are benches within the changing room that are 47cm and multiple coat hooks.
  • There is another door with a width of 71cm that leads through to two standard toilet cubicles which has two sinks that are 89cm high.
  • From the toilet area there is a doorway that is 77cm wide, with step-free access to the shower room.
  • There are various showers and a lowered shower with the push button at 89cm, soap holder at 90cm and the showerhead at 145cm.
  • There is a fire exit within the toilet area.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, down the corridor in between the main entrance and sport sciences entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from student services or security.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 210cm.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 visual 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 86cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor with Accessible Shower). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor with Accessible Shower)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, down the corridor directly ahead from the main entrance heading towards the Sport Science section.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from student services or reception.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 232cm x 245cm.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 175cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 visual 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • The shower has a towel holder at 90cm and a horizontal rail below the shower head at 67cm.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms. Details are within that section.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.