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COVID-19 Information (University of Southampton)

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the 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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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  • The car park is located to the rear left of the health centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 54m (59yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 76m (83yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • 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.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There is also reserved doctor and patient parking in this area.

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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 door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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  • The first set of doors are push pad operated and open towards you.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to 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 level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the waiting room.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Other Floors

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  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional consulting rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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  • 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 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
  • 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).
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  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the left hand side as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is a deep step to access the shower. The shower is located within the adapted toilet.

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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.