Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include lecture theatres, IT suite, meeting rooms, laboratories, and offices.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Seminar Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 1 - B35 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 2 - B31 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 3 - B43 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Seminar Room 4 - B39 please click here (new tab)
- Computer Room(s) View
- Meeting Room(s) View
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the west side of Sheffield city centre, off Netherthorpe Road and Upper Hanover Street, which can be accessed via the A61. Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below).
- Limited parking is available at the site/campus car parks off Beech Hill Road and Glossop Road. Parking is by permit only. There are also University-owned public car parks on Durham Road and Solly Street.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Royal Hallamshire Hospital bus stops on Glossop Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country. There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- AccessAble Related Links View
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 132cm (4ft 4in).
- 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.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- Reception is located in the entrance foyer.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are varied.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is seating located in the foyer.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There is a slight slope, with no handrails, for access to in the left corridor leading to the CCDH meeting room & seminar rooms 3 and 4.
- The corridor narrows to 131cm wide. There is a similar level change on the second floor in the far end of the main corridor. This level change can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- The stairs are located to the left of the entrance foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
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Comments
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- The lift was out of use at the time of the survey (June 2019).
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located There are toilets in similar locations on each floor.
There are standard male and female toilets in the same position on Floor 1.
There are standard male and female toilets on Floor 3, just beyond the turn into the right corridor off the main corridor. .
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the corridor to the left of reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The placement of vertical wall mounted grab rails vary between the ambulant cubicles.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 74cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the stairs.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.