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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a gym, dance studio and changing and toilet facilities.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located in the centre of Ipswich near the Waterfront on the north bank of the River Orwell.
  • The main campus car park is located off Long Street and is for use of permit holders only.
    There are Blue Badge parking Bays in the campus car parks for staff and students, and also directly behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street.
    Duke Street car park also contains Blue Badge Bays for visitors to the university.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The Fore Street bus stop located to the west of the campus and serves routes 1 Greenwich Greyhound, 2 Greenwich Greyhound, 3 Nacton Nipper, 3E Nacton Nipper, 4 Bixley Bustler, 616, IB4 and UOS.
    The Coprolite Street bus station serves routes 1 Greenwich Greyhound and 2 Greenwich Greyhound.
    The Holy Trinity Church bus stop serves routes 3 Nacton Nipper, 3E Nacton Nipper, 4 Bixley Bustler, 616 and IB4.
  • For more information on Ipswich Bus Routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Ipswich Railway Station.
  • The nearest station is Ipswich Railway Station which is located 1 mile to the west of the campus.
  • For more information on Ipswich Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • The University of Suffolk campus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Learning Difficulty Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01473 338 833.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• University of Suffolk Counselling Service.
• To see more information on University of Suffolk Counselling Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01473 382 738.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on University of Suffolk Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01473 338 700.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located beneath Athena Hall on Ballast Wharf Walk.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 250cm (8ft 2in).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 462cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 128cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park exit.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is University Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Long Street in front of the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Duke Orwell Quay car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the Athena Hall.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 244cm x 475cm (8ft x 15ft 7in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on University Avenue, Ipswich.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (University Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Long Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Atrium, the Library Building, the Health and Wellbeing Building, the Arts Building, the Neptune Marina and the Waterfront Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 134cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Atrium main entrance.
  • All vehicles must be registered with security that is located at the Waterfront Building main reception.
    Parking for The Hold is also located within this car park (this is shown in photographs 7 to 10).
    This car park contains 2 Blue Badge bays that are 360cm by 460cm and has a hatched zone of 134cm.
    There are also 2 electrical vehicle charging bays available.
    The Hold car park has a separate payment machine that has a 12cm step in front.
• Comments View
  • Some of the Blue Badge bays do not have a marked zone at the rear.
  • There is a drop-off point near to the attendant hut on the main road into the university.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The entrance to Move Gym is on the ground floor at the rear of Athena Hall on Page Walk.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 173cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Comments View
  • There is a dropped kerb to navigate as you approach from the building's car park that has tactile paving.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the gym.
  • This entrance gives access to Move Gym.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of Suffolk. Move Gym'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 122cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 122cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Counter

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• Counter View
  • The counter is located on the left as you enter the gym.
  • The counter is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the counter.
• Comments View
  • The counter height is 100cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Gym

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• The gym is not staffed.
• There is an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of tiles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Studio

• Located to the left of the gym as you enter.
• The studio space is use for aerobic, yoga and other classes.
• There is step free access into the studio.
• A single manual door which opens away from you is used to enter the studio.
• The door width is 85cm and contrasts poorly with the surrounding wall.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The flooring is laminate wood effect.
• Flooring has a shiny finish which may be perceived as slippery.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Music is played in the studio during certain classes.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located at the rear of the gym.
  • The changing area is approximately 6m from the entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 2m from the from the gym.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is not a/are not locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the gym.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 218cm (6ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 149cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a fixed seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located at the rear of the gym.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is 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 moderate to good.