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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is north of the Canterbury Campus, which is about 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The car park is off Park Wood Road, which connects with the A290 Whitstable Road.
  • There is parking at the front of the building. A University Pink Parking Permit, Accessible Parking Permit or Blue Badge is required to park in any bay in the car park.
    Please see the University parking webpage for details: https://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/services/transport/index.html
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • 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.
• Useful Links View
  • 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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 480cm (8ft 8in x 15ft 9in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 slight slope from the blue badge bay to the main entrance as shown in photographs 7, 8, 9 & 10.
  • There is also an additional blue badge bay next to the Rear Entrance.

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Useful Information (University of Kent)

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 823 158.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Admissions Procedures please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 764000.
• To see more information on Canterbury Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 766660.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Accommodation is located in Tanglewood, on Giles Lane.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is 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 push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 169cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the seating area in the lobby.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the seating area in the lobby.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • These steps and ramp are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
  • There is another set of stairs to the right from the main entrance and close to the rear entrance with access to only the ground floor and the 1st floor as shown in photographs 5 & 6.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 102cm x 140cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 has 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.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (107 CHLT Lecture Theatre)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 100cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• Access to the designated seating at the front is via a single heavy door (pull) on the ground floor which is 75cm wide as shown in photograph 12.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Seminar Room 4)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front.
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 91cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male toilets.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a medium step to access the standard shower.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 205cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The push pad to operate the automatic door is located 103cm from the floor (external) and 97cm from the floor (internal).
  • This facility is accessed via the same ramp as the standard male and female toilets (see standard toilets section for details).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is ramped and stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Access to Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • The ramp or slope is located as you approach the toilets, leading down to them.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm.
  • The step(s) is / are located inside the male and female toilets.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.