Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Division of External Relations, Development and Alumni Relations Office, International Office, Erasmus and Study Abroad, the Peter Williams Lecture Theatre and the Ogden Lewis Seminar Suite.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University Campus is located to the south of Leicester City Centre, accessed via University Road. This leads off London Road (A6) and Welford Road (A5199), both of which lead south off of the Inner Ring Road (A594).
- Parking on campus is very limited, but there are several public car parks nearby.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 47, 47a, 48, 48a, 80 and 80a stop on University Road, close to this building.
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By Train
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- Leicester Station is located on the south side of the City Centre, just off the Inner Ring Road. University Road can be reached from here using the 48 or 80 bus. Leicester is on the London - Sheffield and the Birmingham - Stansted lines.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about getting to the Campus, please see the Getting To Leicester page on the University website.
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- For more details regarding buses in Leicester, please see the Arriva website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information regarding trains to Leicester, please see the National Rail Enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5002.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5281.
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- To see more information on Postgraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5381.
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- To see more information on Research Postgraduate information please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 229 7652.
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- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 2428.
- Email: [email protected].
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off University Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Danielle Brown Sports Centre and David Wilson Library.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the entrance road.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the entrance road.
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Comments
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- This car park is accessed via Entrance 1.
- There is a barrier to access the campus at Entrance 1 (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
- Visitors wishing to access the campus at this entrance need to press a button on the barrier to talk to security.
- UCard holders can access the campus at this entrance by card reader.
- This button to the intercom and the card reader can be reached from a vehicle.
- This car park requires a permit.
- Permits must be applied for in advance and displayed otherwise a penalty notice will be issued.
- A permit only gives a right to search for a space.
- This car park has a barrier at the entrance (shown in photographs 7 and 8).
- Visitors wishing to access the car park need to press a button on the barrier to gain access.
- This button to the intercom can be reached from a vehicle.
- Next to the barrier and the intercom is a Zebra crossing to assist with access to and from the car park.
- This zebra crossing has tactile drop kerbs on either side and can be seen in photographs 9 and 10.
Site/Campus Car Park (VIP Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off University Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Fielding Johnson Building South Wing.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the sides of the car park.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the University Road.
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Comments
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- This car park is accessed via Entrance 1.
- There is a barrier to access the campus at Entrance 1 (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
- Visitors wishing to access the campus at this entrance need to press a button on the barrier to talk to security.
- UCard holders can access the campus at this entrance by card reader.
- This button to the intercom and the card reader can be reached from a vehicle.
- Access to this car park is by barrier (shown in photograph 1).
- The barrier is operated by swipe card.
- The card reader can be reached from a vehicle.
- Pedestrian access is gained to the car park via drop curbs. There are bollards at these drop curbs with widths of 142cm between them.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, next to the main building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the lift and stairs.
- This ramp is located in the main corridor leading from the main entrance, shown in photograph 1.
- There is an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the Division of External Relations and the Development and Alumni Relations Office on the first floor.
- This ramp is located on the bridge linking the lift, stairs and toilets with office, shown in photograph 2.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Hearing loops are fitted in the lecture theatre and the seminar rooms.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- Photographs 5 and 6 show Seminar Rooms 1 and 3, located on floor B, respectively.
Reception (International Office Erasmus and Study Abroad)
- The International Office Erasmus and Study Abroad reception is located on the ground floor, just off the corridor before the internal ramp.
- The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area is 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- This reception is accessed via 2 heavy doors.
- The narrowest door is 89cm wide.
Opening Times (International Office Erasmus and Study Abroad Reception)
- Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LB-B-G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all 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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Comments
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- There are 2 sets of stairs in this building.
- The first set goes to the first floor, and the second goes down to floors B and LB.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just past the stairs to the first floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LB-B-G-1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main 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 134cm x 170cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 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 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.
Lecture Theatre(s) (The Peter Williams Lecture Theatre)
- Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 73cm and 73cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
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Comments
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- The lecture theatre is located on floor LB.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on first floor, at far end of the lift lobby.
- There is a similar toilet on floor B, except with lower contrast dropdown and grab rails (shown in photograph 2).
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 247cm (6ft 1in x 8ft 1in).
- 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 118cm (3ft 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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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 bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lecture Theatre)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the lecture theatre foyer on floor LB.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 228cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- 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).
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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 moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are male and female toilets on floors LB and 1.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, by the lift.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 3m from the lift.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.