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Introduction

• Related link Liberty Living Website.
• Http://www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/medway/student-accommodation-medway.html

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• Comments View
  • The accommodation at Liberty Quays is in 4 separate buildings.
  • It is managed by the Liberty Living company.
  • Although the buildings have names, and are shown by their names on the street signs and maps, they are more usually known by residents by the block numbers.
  • Formidable - Building S1 - BLocks 1-4, facing Pier Road, contains the reception, laundry and common room for S1 and S2, residents are mainly first year students.
  • Victorious - Building S2 - Blocks 5 - 6, the accommodation is above the shops on the retail plaza.
  • Triumph - Building L1 - Blocks 7 - 10, contains the reception, laundry and common room for L1 and L2, located at the rear of Block S1 with the main entrance off Blake Avenue.
  • Pioneer - Building L2 - Blocks 11 and 12, main entrance off Pearl Lane.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Gillingham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Gillingham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Retail Plaza parking.
  • The car park is located off Blake avenue, near to the Subway and other shops.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located off Blake Avenue at the rear of S1 and opposite the reception to L1.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is no parking for residents on site.
  • The car park for the shops is limited to 2 hour maximum stay.

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Outside Access (S1 Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located facing Pier Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance leading to the left hand doors.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • This is the main entrance for blocks 1 - 4.
  • The block entrances are off the internal courtyard.

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Reception (S1)

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance, to the left of the main entrance foyer as you enter.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • This reception serves blocks 1 - 6.
• Opening Times View
  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Inside Access (S1)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 2 and 3 show the common room.
  • Photograph 4 shows the student launderette where there are washing machines and dryers within reach for a wheelchair user.

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Level Change (Common Room and Laundry S1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the entrance foyer, to the right after the main entrance, opposite S1 reception.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp leads up to the common room and launderette.

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Other Floors (S1 Entrance Foyer)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Foyer - Courtyard.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the S1 entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the S1 main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (S1 Entrance Foyer)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the entrance foyer, to the right of the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Foyer - Courtyard.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift overcomes the steps leading up to the central courtyard, where the entrances to the accommodation blocks are located.

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Entrance (S1 Entrance Foyer to Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the upper level of S1 foyer to the courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a single automatic door 100cm wide.

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Accessible Toilet (S1)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the entrance foyer, to the right of the lift.
  • There is a second accessible toilet facing this one (photographs 3 and 4), which has the transfer space on the left and a grab rail fitted on the right. The alarm cord is also tied up.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 225cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are not available.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 49cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Outside Access (Block 1 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the S1 building central courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances with manual doors to all blocks.

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Other Floors (Block 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5.
  • The stairs are located off the block 1 foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the block 1 entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs in all other blocks.

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Lift (Block 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the Block 1 entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Block 1 entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 133cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical lifts in all the other blocks.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 27 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located in S1, S2 and L2.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • The room number viewed was 119.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
  • The bed is 60cm (1ft 12in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are an accessible kitchen with lowered, 73cm high surfaces and an accessible oven.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The shower seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 27 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Some of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located in S1, S2, L1 and L2.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • All accessible rooms are studio flats.
  • Adaptations to accommodation such as to the shower room, kitchen or to the furniture are made to suit the needs of residents.
  • There are some standard studio flats, but most standard rooms are arranged in apartments of between 4 and 9 bedrooms.
  • Liberty Quays has accommodation for 1100 students, who have the option to stay all year round and for the full period of their study.

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Outside Access (L1 Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Blake Avenue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 140cm.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are similar doors with level access to enter the foyer from the courtyard on the opposite side of the building (photograph 6).

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Reception (L1)

• L1 reception for L1 and L2 buildings is located to the right of the foyer as you enter the L1 main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the L1 main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (L1)

• 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 adjustable.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-3 show the common room, which includes TV areas and a work area.
  • Photograph 4 shows the launderette, which has washing machines and tumble dryers.
  • Only the washing machines are accessible to wheelchair users.

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Accessible Toilet (L1)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the L1 main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor leading from L1 foyer towards the common room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 235cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Outside Access (L2 Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard leading to blocks 11 and 12, entered from Pearl Lane.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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 double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• Comments View
  • This door opens into a central foyer, giving internal access to blocks 11 and 12.
  • Access through this entrance is only given to those residents who need the powered doors.
  • There are also manual doors 89cm wide with level access into the foyer of block 11 and block 12.
  • There is a 120cm powered gate with level access which gives access to the courtyard in front of the building from Pearl Lane.

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Other Floors (L2 - Block 12)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the L2 foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the block 12 accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs within each block.

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Lift (L2 - Block 12)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Block 12 foyer.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the L2 accessible 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar lifts in each of the blocks in L1 and L2.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.