Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
- 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)
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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- The centre is open Monday-Friday 9-5 in vacation time..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
- The nearest mainline station is Falmer.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.1m x 5.2m (13ft 5in x 17ft ).
- The nearest designated bay is 68m (74yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 72m (79yd) 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.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is not generally busy.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- For further details on parking on campus please see the university website parking page.
Outside Access (Dental Surgery)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
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 172cm (5ft 8in) wide.
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- The doors are push pad operated.
- There is a small 1cm threshold in front of the entrance.
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.
Reception
- The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the reception area.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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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 hook.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is not a dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the right 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.
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.
Deaf Messaging Service
- For more information on the Deaf Messaging Service please click here.