Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Full dispensing of NHS & private prescriptions, Free repeat prescription collection & delivery service, Wide range of medicines & over the counter products. Weekly medicine packs produced, Disability aids (inc; medical aids, wheelchairs, crutches, home living aids), Veterinary products & prescriptions at very competitive prices, Travel advice & drugs, Nutritional Supplements, Pregnancy testing, Health & beauty products and Designer fragrances.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, which is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
The building is off Giles Lane, next to the University Medical Centre. - There is parking at the front of the building.
- The building is in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, which is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
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By Bus
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- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or Darwin Road.
- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
There is step-free access into the station building.
There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops about 5 minutes walk from the station.
- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
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Useful Links
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- The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Shared Section (Useful Information)
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Site/Campus Car Park (University Medical Centre and Chemist)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the chemist and the medical centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 430cm (11ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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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 chemist entrance.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the chemist.
- The nearest designated bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the chemist entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Counter
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The counter is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this counter.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Consultation Room
- There is one consultation room available.
- The consultation room is 5m from the main entrance.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The door is single.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is not enough space for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Medical Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilet is located in the Medical Centre.