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COVID-19 Information (University of Southampton)

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • Closing time out of term time is 17:00, Monday to Friday..

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Location

• The venue is situated within 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

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the back of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the main entrance to the reception.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

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Reception

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• 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-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional counselling rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor beyond the reception.
  • There is level access to the 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 220cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 48cm (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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The adapted toilet is also used as a standard toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

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