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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Street Bites refectory, Southlands Coffee Bites café, a College Kitchen for self-catering meal preparation and The Reef social space. .
• There is also a Senior Common Room on the first floor with step-free access available from the adjacent Queen's building.
• This guide also includes the Southlands Chapel 'The Well' in an adjacent building. There is no internal access between Lakeside and the Southlands Chapel.
• Queen's Building link (new tab) - click here.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the Lakeside Building, near the stairs within The Reef Café and Restaurant area.
• Please see the Rooms and Services in the Building section in this guide for further details of The Reef Café and Restaurant area.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear of the Lakeside Building, near the stairs within The Reef Café and Restaurant area.
• Please see the Rooms and Services in the Building section in this guide for further details of The Reef Café and Restaurant area.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the right after the entrance to Southlands Chapel.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on The Reef Café and Restaurant (opens new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Roehampton Lane A306, which is itself located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
  • There is extremely limited parking on campus and in nearby streets, and the option for students to purchase parking at Queen Mary's hospital, which is opposite the main University site. The University also has a limited number of free parking permits available for students with physical and mobility difficulties.
• By Bus View
  • Buses 72, 265, 493 and the double-decker Roehampton shuttle bus (849) all stop outside the University's main entrance. The campus can also be accessed at night as the 72 and 85 are 24-hour services. The N74 also operates at night travelling between Roehampton Lane to the West end and Baker Street.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Barnes from which 8 trains per hour go to Putney, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. Barnes station is approximately 0.7 miles or a 15 minutes’ walk from the University's main entrance, or you can take the Roehampton Shuttle bus 849, or buses 72 or 265 which stop outside all campuses. Approximately 15 buses per hour run between the station and the University.
• By Underground View
  • The college is a short bus ride away from tube connections at Hammersmith (Circle/Hammersmith & City/District/Piccadilly lines), Shepherd's Bush (Central) and Putney Bridge (District). If coming from the direction of Hammersmith/Shepherd's Bush take bus 72 to all campuses – or coming from Putney Bridge take bus 265 to all campuses.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus information on the TFL Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3636.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services are located in the Richardson Building in Digby Stuart College. Dyslexia Services are located in the same location they have a telephone number of 020 8392 3860 and an email of [email protected].
• To see more information on Wellbeing and Emotional Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02083 923 679.
• The Student Medical Centre is located on Old Court, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, Greater London, SW15 5JP.
• To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• There are separate chaplain phone numbers for different Christian Denomination and for the Muslim Chaplain.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3166.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office can be found at Mount Clare Minstead Gardens, London, SW15 4EE. The opening hours of the office our Monday to Friday from 09:00 until 17:00.
  For enquiries regarding off campus accommodation the email address is [email protected].

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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 a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Southlands College.
  • The car park is located around Southlands College.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Southland's College)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located around Southlands College.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Aldersgate Court, Epworth Court, Wesley Court and Queen's Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 475cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Southlands College.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Queen's Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 46m (50yd 11in) from the Queen's Building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located under the covered walkway between Lakeside and the Queen's Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the steps.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played during events held in The Reef.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the building near the toilets.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, light, double doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The stairs lead to a single door leading directly into the senior common room on the first floor.

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Entrance (First Floor from Queen's Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Queens Building, near the stairs.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 60cm.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double with one leaf locked.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 60cm.

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Generic (Senior Common Room)

• The Senior Common Room is located on the first floor.
• The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• There is seating with and without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• There are tables with undersides 61cm - 70cm from the floor.
• There are coffee tables with a surface height 44cm from the floor.
• There is a worktop counter 94cm from the floor.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.

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Outside Access (Southlands Chapel - The Well)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of Lakeside.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Inside Access (The Well)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Well)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Lakeside building.

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Standard Toilet(s) (The Well)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the right after the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for Students who may need assistance during a fire or emergency.
• The University strongly advises students who may need some assistance to evacuate a building during fire or emergency to have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). This is so the University Security staff can help the student escape to a place of safety.
• If you have a temporary or permanent physical or mental disability; learning difference; injury; health condition; impaired sight, hearing or mobility, that affects your ability to evacuate a building unaided, a PEEP is strongly recommended.
• Many of the University's buildings have lifts which cannot be used during a fire alarm activation. Refuge Points are provided in the protected escape stairwells and lift lobbies with communications systems so Security can be called for assistance during an emergency.
• Campus Security staff are trained to help you leave the building and get to a place of safety. They are trained in first aid, mental health first aid, and in the use of evacuation aids such as Evac Chairs. They will respond quickly to calls from the Refuge Points and help you to evacuate to a safe place outside the building and provide any further help you may need to remain comfortable and fully informed of the situation.
• Although many procedures in emergency evacuation plans can be similar, everyone is unique, which is why a PEEP developed for your specific needs is highly recommended. A PEEP is not intended to be disempowering or reduce your independence, it's one of the ways the University accomplishes its duty to promote your equality and provide a safe place in which you can learn, work and live. The University may need to provide equipment to alert you to a fire alarm or make some building adaptations to facilitate your escape and to reduce your need for personal assistance.