Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
- Waiting Room
- Treatment Room
- Two in-patient ensuite bedrooms (one accessible)
- Related link University Medical Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/university-medical-centre
- Related link Campus Pharmacy - Cheadles Chemist.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/campus-pharmacy-cheadles-chemist-kent
- Related link Campus Security.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/security-and-transport-centre
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- The University Nursing Service provides drop-in treatment, advice and assessment services. .
- There are two in-patient bedrooms for nursing care and assessment.
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 in a pedestrianised area in the centre of the campus, next to Campus Security and near to Grimond building. - The nearest parking for Blue Badge or University permit holders is at the rear of Grimond building.
A University Pink Parking Permit, Accessible Parking Permit or Blue Badge is required to park in any bay in the car park.
- 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)
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Grimond car park.
- The car park is located off Library Road, at the rear of Grimond Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Central Visitor Car Park.
- The car park is located off Library Road, signposted off Giles Lane.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- 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 16m (17yd 1ft) from the car park 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 dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Central Visitor Car Park.
- The car park is located from Library Road, off Giles Lane.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are two blue badge bays to the right hand side of the Lumley Building outside the Lumley Theatre Direct Entrance as shown in photographs 5 & 6.
- The dimensions are 247cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
- A university accessible parking permit, Blue Badge or university Pink permit is required to park in this car park.
- For more details of parking, please see the University website parking pages.
Opening Times (Term Time)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
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Comments
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- The service is open daily during term-time.
- From 07.00 - 00.00 the centre operates a drop-in service.
- For emergencies outside of these times, or at other times when the entrance is locked, please contact Campus Security on 01277 823300 or in the security building next to the nursing services building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located from the pedestrianised area at the front of the building, facing the central campus.
- There is step free 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 single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played in the waiting room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 - 3 show the entrance foyer and main corridor.
- There are two inpatient bedrooms at the end of the corridor - a standard room (4) and a larger, accessible room (5).
- Photographs 6 and 7 show the ensuite bathroom to the standard room.
Waiting Room
- All patients sign in using the clipboard on the wall to the right after the main entrance before going to the waiting room.
- The entrance to the waiting room is 2m to the right from the main entrance.
- There is a single (heavy) push door 85cm wide to enter.
- The room has a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
- There is background music from a radio and unrelated information images on a tv screen.
Treatment Room
- Patients are called to the treatment room from the waiting room in person by the nurse.
- The treatment room is 5m on the left from the main entrance.
- There is a single (heavy) push door 85cm wide to enter.
- There is an adjustable height examination couch and a chair with armrests for patients.
Accessible Toilet (Foyer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 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 and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
Accessible Toilet (Inpatient Bedroom 2)
- 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within bedroom 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 265cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 8in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- 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 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 87cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium.
Accessible Shower (Inpatient Bedroom 2)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet off the bedroom.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The shower has a fixed head 200cm high.
- The adjustable shower head can be removed and hand held.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The accessible toilet in the foyer is for the use of all patients.