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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 19:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Staff can enter the building from 7.30.
  • The opening times given are for term time. During the holidays the building closes at 19.00 every day..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Portsmouth.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Portsmouth and Southsea.

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  • The details here are for the New Building at the Institute site. This building contains lecture theatres.
  • All of the other buildings, except Montgomery (which has its own detailed access guide), are accessed via medium or deep steps.
  • A brand new building is currently being constructed on this site.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in the courtyard area by the main gate.
• Comments View
  • A swipe card is required to open the pedestrian and vehicle gates into the site.
  • The pedestrian gate opens automatically, away from you, is 127 cm wide and is accessed via a moderate ramp.
  • This car park is currently unavailable due to the building work.
  • General parking is available on the shingle opposite the site.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The automatic doors open towards you.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • The loop is fitted in the lecture theatre on the first floor of the New Building.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the entrance in the New Building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
• The lift is 2m (6ft 7in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There is not 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There is a moderate ramp, 107 cm wide, leading up to the lift on the ground floor.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located opposite the entrance in the New Building.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 230cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are 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 is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the first floor, outside the lecture theatre.
  • The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the first floor, outside the lecture theatre.
  • The male toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• The photograph shows the pedestrian gate at the entrance to the Institute of Marine Sciences site.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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  • The photograph shows the ramp leading up to the entrance to the New Building.