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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Fitness Centre is located off Endsleigh Place.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Fitness Suite and Sports Hall.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located to the right after the main entrance, off the main corridor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located Within the female changing rooms.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located Within the male changing rooms.
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the right after the main entrance, off the main corridor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located Within the male and female changing rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the end of the M5 take the Devon Expressway (A38). After 60km take the A374 towards the city centre and follow for 5km across three roundabouts to Charles Cross roundabout. Take the third exit onto Charles Street, turn left onto Glanville Street and take the first turning on the right to James Street in the centre of the University.
  • All parking on the University campus is permit parking and must be arranged in advance. The main section of visitor parking is to the left off James Street.
• By Bus View
  • Plymouth Citybus services to and from all outlying areas including Devonport, Plympton and Saltash pass the University site.
• By Train View
  • GWR provides services at Cornwall, Exeter, Bristol and London with links to the rest of the country.
• Useful Links View
  • Plymouth bus services are detailed here.
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  • Great Western Railway services are detailed here.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01752 587676.
• Email: [email protected].
• The office is located in the Wellbeing Centre, open Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
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• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01752 588644.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Accommodation Services office is located in Mary Newman Hall.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• 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 Endsleigh Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Approach (Portland Square to Endsleigh Place)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • The road leading from Portland Square to the Sports Complex is a slight slope but is long.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'SPORTS COMPLEX'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The entry push pad or push button is 73cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 105cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 82cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is wood and carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • 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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Lift

• The lift is located to the left after the main entrance.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• 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 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 medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

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Gym

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• Staff receive training in assisting disabled people.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• Background music is played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of laminate.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 10m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 5m from the Fitness Suite.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is laminate.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.

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Accessible Changing Room

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is located to the right after the main entrance, just beyond the security barriers.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The accessible changing room is approximately 15m from the Fitness Suite.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 85cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 240cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a wheel in shower, handrails, a wash basin, a dropdown rail, a manual hoist, a toilet and a chair/stool.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is tiles.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: a chair without armrests.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
• Toilet Features View
  • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 not 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) 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
• 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 colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 69cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.