Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Seminar rooms and meeting rooms.
Opening Times
- The building is open 24 hours via swipe card.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
From the centre of Brighton, take the A270 Lewes Road. Just before it meets the A27, turn onto Stony Mere Way and continue onto Sports Centre Road. Turn left into Gardner Centre Road. The building is located at the end of this road. - Pre-arranged visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, located outside Sussex House.
The most accessible car park to the Trafford Centre is Car Park 1.
Pay and display visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, Car Park 5 (outside the Sports Centre) and the Sports Complex car park. Permit only car parks are located throughout the campus.
- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 5B 23, 25, 28, 29 and 50 run from the centre of Brighton to the campus. There are several bus stops located throughout the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Falmer, which is located on the opposite side of the A27 from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the University website How To Get Here page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please use the link below for more details on buses in the Brighton and Hove area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Falmer.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors who work with students who may need support at the university due to a long term condition.
- To see more information on Student Life Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 876 767.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Life Centre offers information, advice and guidance to all Sussex students.
It is located on the ground floor of Bramber House (north end opposite Kent House), and is open from 09:00 – 17:00 every weekday. - To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- The Admissions Office is located on the ground floor of Sussex House, and is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00.
It deals with all full-time Undergraduate applications, and full- and part-time Masters applications.
There are different contact details for each type of application. Please see the website for more details. - To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Housing Services Office is located on Level 2 of Bramber House (North Side).
- To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
- Email: [email protected].
- Equality and diversity courses, including Disability Awareness, are available to staff. The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
- For more information on BSMS Clinical Neuroscience please click here.
- For more information on accessible routes around the Campus please click here.
Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 4 - Sussex House Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of Sussex House, at the southern end of the campus.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sussex House.
- 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 and signposted.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 439cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Sussex House.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the Sussex House.
- The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Sussex House main entrance.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- 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 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 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) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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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 as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
- 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 144cm (4ft 9in).
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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 9 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- 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 areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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.
- The stairs are located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is an identical staircase located on the right hand side of the building.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right after the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 110cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not 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 medium.
Computer Room(s)
- Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared 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 154cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 49cm (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).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the accessible.
- There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.