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Medical Centre

Foster Building, University of Lancashire, Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2HE

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Medical and Wellbeing Centres and Lecture Theatres Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front right of the Foster Building.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 108cm.
  • Members of the public visiting the Medical Centre must use the Medical Centre intercom to gain access.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 179cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader to exit. The height of the reader is 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is an additional entrance to the lecture theatres at the rear of the building that provides ramped or stepped access to the rear of the lecture theatres only, as shown in the photographs.

Foster Lift 2

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Medical and Wellbeing Centres and Lecture Theatres entrance in the Foster Building.
  • The distance from the Medical and Wellbeing Centres and Lecture Theatres entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The levels lower ground, ground and mezzanine are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access to the Medical Centre

  • The Medical Centre is located on level LG of the Foster Building.
  • It can only be accessed via the Medical and Wellbeing Centres and lecture theatres entrance into the building.
  • View information on Foster Building (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the medical centre.
  • There are double automatic doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right of the Medical Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Medical Centre entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 121cm to 130cm from the floor.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • The tables are fixed.

Consultation Room 3

  • The room is located ahead from the Medical Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Medical Centre entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: treatment tables/beds and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.