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University Nursing Service

University of Kent, Banking Hall, Canterbury, CT2 7NQ

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very easy slopes .
  • The building has one entrance which provides step-free level access via a very easy ramp.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the waiting room .

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are resting areas in the waiting room with a mixture of seating. .
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the entrance lobby and in Inpatient Bedroom 2.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations in the entrance lobby is for the use of all patients.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the accessible toilet off the bedroom.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located from the pedestrianised area at the front of the building, facing the central campus.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 104cm.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Waiting Room

  • The reception is located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the entrance lobby.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 114cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the accessible toilet off the bedroom.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a fixed and an adjustable shower head in this facility.