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Medical Centre

University of Roehampton, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ

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Access Guide

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Overview

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 12:00.
  • Friday 09:30 - 12:00.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the entrance is along a slope with a very easy incline.
  • There are some uneven surfaces along the route to the building from the adjacent Garden Court, and from the Froebel car park.
  • There is a single entrance with a manual door which provides access to the reception area.
  • The entrance is signed 'Student Medical Centre'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access in the reception seating area and for the doctor's room.
  • There is a narrow walkway for access to the doctor's room.
  • There is a single deep step into the associate's room.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There is seating in the reception area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the right after the entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

Parking (Froebel Car Park P12)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right after the Froebel campus vehicle entrance off Roehampton Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and compacted earth.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
    • The nearest designated bay is 75m from the Medical Centre.
    • The nearest designated bay is 150m from Grove House.
    • The nearest designated bay is 200m from the Digby Den and Diner.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off New Court, in the corner of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 126cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Counter (Reception)

  • The counter is located on the right after the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • There is a radio playing at a low volume in the seating area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 302cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a slope after the door into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.