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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
• Posters have been placed around campus to help with social distancing and highlight any instructions or restrictions.
• Wherever external queuing is necessary, 2m floor markings have been implemented.
• Student ambassadors are employed to guide people around campus and assist with queue management.
• Hand sanitisers are available at the main entrances and exit points of all buildings, along with main foot flow areas.
• All meeting rooms and social spaces have maximum occupancy on the doors.
• Classrooms and lecture theatres have been timetabled with maximum occupancies considered.
• One way systems have been implemented in most buildings where 2m separation in the corridor cannot be maintained.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• Screens have been added at receptions/ all customer facing services and in some computer clusters.
• Alternate sinks in toilets are out of action to maintain social distancing.
• Social distancing signage has installed for toilet facilities.
• Face coverings are to be worn in buildings.
• Track and Trace barcodes are located at every building entrance.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
• Additional information about the measures in place for Covid-19 can be found here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Education and Social Work staff offices and seminar rooms.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• The nearest mainline station is Falmer.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• This car park is only for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only.
• There are no parking charges for permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is at the side of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
• There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.7m x 5m (8ft 10in x 16ft 4in).
• The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair.
• The car park surface is concrete.
• 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.
• These bays are normally allocated to specific vehicles.
• For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.

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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 automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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  • The automatic 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 to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is steep.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The ramp leads up from the car park and has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
  • The steps lead up from Bramber House.

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Reception

• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high.
• The desk has a lowered section.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • The 2 sets of doors leading from the reception area are push pad operated automatic doors.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • 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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  • There are stairs in all 4 corners of the building, 2 of which only have handrails on the right hand side going up.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 30m (33yd) from main 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 108cm x 141cm (3ft 7in 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Level Change

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located left off the main corridor.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
  • It leads down to Seminar Room 18.

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Level Change (First Floor)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located directly to the right as you exit the lift.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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  • The ramp leads to the offices of the Head of School and the Head of School Coordinator.

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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 for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the far end of the main ground floor corridor.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 230cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 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 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 43cm (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 110cm (3ft 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 cannot 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 good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the ground floor adapted toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 2in).
  • There are also adapted toilet on the first and second floors, which have smaller cubicles and no baby change.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located opposite reception.
  • The female toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The male toilets are located on the ground floor corridor.
  • The male toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • There are also unisex standard toilets located at the far end of the ground floor.
  • There are male and female toilets located on the first and second floors.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located opposite reception.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • The changing room is unisex.

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Standard Shower

• There are not standard level access shower facilities available.

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  • The shower located in the standard changing room is accessed by a deep step.
  • There is also a shower on the first floor, accessed by 2 medium steps.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 not Text Relay aware.

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Emergency Egress

• To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House Ground Floor please click here
• To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House First Floor please click here
• To view the fire evacuation plan for Essex House Second Floor please click here.

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Deaf Messaging Service

• For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.