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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)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation, the 24hr security reception, the main reception for the Park Houses and a PC cluster room.
• Related link Kent House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/kent-house
• Related link Kulukundis House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/kulukundis-house
• Related link Lancaster House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lancaster-house

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Introduction

• Related link Norwich House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/norwich-house

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  • The reception in this building is also the main reception for Kent, Kulukundis, Lancaster and Norwich Houses.

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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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 270cm x 450cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • 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.
  • This car park can only be accessed via steep slopes or 15 medium steps.
  • 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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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails both sides.
  • Both lead up from Norwich House Road.

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Outside Access (Adapted Flat Accessible 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 single width.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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  • A number code is required to operate the automatic door, which opens towards you.
  • This entrance is only for the use of the resident of the adapted flat, to overcome the internal steps.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Reception (Security Reception)

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 does not have a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The security reception is located between the 2 sets of doors at the main entrance.

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Reception (Park Houses Main Reception)

• The reception desk is 13m (14yd) 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.

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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.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the handrail and some of the tactile markers located on the ground floor corridor.
  • These have been fitted to help a visually impaired student access the room and shared kitchen.
  • Photograph 2 shows the PC cluster room, located on the ground floor.
  • There are push pad operated automatic doors leading from reception to the cluster room.
  • There is also a push pad automatic door in the corridor leading from accessible entrance to the adapted flat.

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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 deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms.

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EducationAccommodation

• The establishment provides 1 adapted accommodation facility with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
• The adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.
• At the time of the survey, the adapted flat was not available to access.
• Ground floor standard rooms do not have level access.
• There are standard rooms on other floors.
• The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
• Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Photograph 1 shows the shower in the room allocated to a visually impaired student, which has a door as opposed to a shower curtain in other rooms.
• Photograph 2 shows a shared kitchen.

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NoLevelAccess (Ground Floor Rooms)

• There are steps to access this area/service.
• The steps are located along the ground floor corridor.
• There are 4 steps to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The steps leading up to individual rooms have handrails on alternate side.
• The steps leading up to the main ground floor corridor have handrails on the both sides.

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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 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 along the corridor, just past reception.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 196cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (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 128cm (4ft 2in) 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 toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Adapted Toilet)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilet.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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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 along the corridor past reception.
  • The female toilets are 27m (30yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the end of the corridor past reception.
  • The male toilets are 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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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Deaf Messaging Service

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