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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Teaching areas, G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster, Offices.
  • The rear area of the building containing the G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster is not generally accessible from the front of the building and has it's own entrance.
  • The building connects to both Clothworkers' South and Clothworkers' North on the first floor in the main area. The entrance provides access to the Clothworkers' Link Lift which provides step free access to the first floor of Clothworkers' Central.
  • Clothworkers' North link (new tab) - click here.
  • Clothworkers' South link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located along the link corridor from Clothworkers' South.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within room G.34.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located along the link corridor from Clothworkers' South.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located along the link corridor from Clothworkers' South.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), just off Woodhouse Lane.
  • Car Parking is located around the campus including the multi storey car park.
    Blue Badge bays are located in car parking area around campus.
    Disabled visitors can use these spaces by showing their Blue Badge on arrival to a security officer at the entrance gate.
  • For more information on getting to the campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • There are nearby University bus stops along Woodhouse Lane including stops Leeds University stops A to G. These stops are served by numerous routes including 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, N1 LeedsCity, X60 and X80.
  • For more information on West Yorkshire Metro Bus Services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leeds Railway Station.
  • Leeds station is located in the city centre, approximately 1 mile from the campus.
  • For more information on Leeds Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 8877.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disabled Students Assessment and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 3927.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Mental Health Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 7458.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 7777.
• Email: [email protected].
• There are four spending facilities on campus (dog toilets) for assistance dogs to use.
  These are located next to the following buildings; Chemistry West Block, Leeds University Union, Clarendon Place and 5-9 Willow Terrace Road.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on University Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • A permit is needed to park along University Road. There are permit holder car parks throughout the campus including the University of Leeds Multi-Storey car park off Vernon Road.

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Site/Campus Car Park (University Road Parking Outside Clothworkers')

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along University Road in front of Clothworkers' Central.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Clothworkers' South, Clothworkers' Link and Clothworkers' Central.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Clothworkers' Central.
  • There are electric car charging points available in this area.

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Outside Access (Main Clothworkers' Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Clothworker's Building Central Accessible Entrance'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The entrance provides access to the Clothworkers' Link Lift which provides step free access to the first floor of Clothworkers' Central.

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Outside Access (Clothworker's Building Link G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building behind 28 University Road.
  • This entrance gives access to G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Clothworker's Building Link G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Entrance (First Floor Clothworkers' Central)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of Clothworkers' Central on the first floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the link.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • The entrance door as well as the level change can be bypassed by using the platform lift.

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Entrance (First Floor Clothworker's South)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of Clothworkers' South on the first floor.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the Clothworkers' South.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.

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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.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Other Floors (Main Area)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 Link, 1 Clothworkers' Central.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Other Floors (Richard Hughes Computer Cluster)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entering the building via the Clothworker's Building Link G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Clothworker's Building Link G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (Clothworkers' Link)

• The lift is for staff use only.
• The lift is located to your right on entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Link Main Entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 Link, 1 Clothworkers' Central.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 150cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• This lift provides level access to the first floor of Clothworkers' Central.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (G.34)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within Computer Cluster G.34.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Clothworker's Building Link G.34 and Richard Hughes Computer Cluster's Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • 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).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Changing Places (1.36)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located along the first floor corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility, via lift.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 190cm x 198cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 130cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the first floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.