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COVID-19 Information (University of Southampton)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Barclays, Santander, Post Office, John Smiths Student Store, Costa and Pret a Manger.

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Opening Times (Post Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30..
• Saturday 09:00 - 12:30..
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Barclays)

• Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Highfield Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton
  • Central (City Centre).

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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Parking (Visitors' Car Park)

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Visitors Car Park.
• The car park is located off University Road, opposite the library.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The Visitors' Car Park is a pre-bookable car park for University Visitors and free parking is not always available.

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Outside Access (Barclays)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the Gower Building, facing towards the campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar door on the other side of the building facing away from the main campus.
  • Barclays can provide large print and braille format documents and have hearing loops at cashiers desks. There is level access throughout the branch.

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Outside Access (Santander)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side of the Gower Building, facing the main campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance at the far side of the building, facing away from campus (shown in photograph 2).
  • Santander can provide documents in large print and Braille format.
  • There are portable hearing loops available from the cashier desks.

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Outside Access (Post Office and Prime Location)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left end of the building facing away from the campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Pret a Manger)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the centre of the building facing campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Eating and Drinking (Pret a Manger)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Pret a Manger entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 67cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold sandwiches and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Pret a Manger)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Pret a Manger entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the front right of the cafe.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 220cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The baby change unit is 90cm high when fully extended.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pret a Manger)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the far right at the front of the cafe.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 9m from the Pret a Manger entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Outside Access (John Smith)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right of the building facing the campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the opposite side of the Gower Building, facing away from the campus (shown in photograph 2).

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Other Floors (John Smith)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located next to the tills in the centre of the shop.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the John Smith Entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.

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Lift (John Smith)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the tills.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the John Smith entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 141cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 8in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Outside Access (Costa Coffee)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building facing the campus.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the opposite side of the Gower building, facing away from the campus (shown in photograph 2).

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Eating and Drinking (Costa Coffee)

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Costa Coffee entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold sandwiches and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Costa Coffee)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Costa Coffee entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located behind the service counter, to the right.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The baby change unit is 92cm high when fully extended.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Costa Coffee)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located behind the service counter, to the right.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the Costa Coffee entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • Braille and large print are available on request from the banks.
  • There is not a disability awareness policy for the post office.