Access Guide
Access To
- PGH.G11 Gilbert Scott Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of Parkstead House, to the right of the building.
- View information on Parkstead House (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into PH.G11 Gilbert Scott Lecture Theatre.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- The distance from reception is 40m.
- There is an alternative entrance further along the corridor on the right.
Teaching
- This is a lecture theatre.
- There is not step-free level access within the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the rear four rows of seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the lecture theatre.
- There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- All tables and some chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 92cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
