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Parking Information - 2021

• Only students who have a Blue Badge can park on site during peak times. This policy is only in place until January 2022.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a waiting area and two consultation rooms.
• Related link Paragon House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/paragon-house/university-of-west-london

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  • The Counselling Service is located on the first floor of Paragon House, in room PH105.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Brentford Site.
• The nearest mainline station is Brentford.
• The nearest underground station is Boston Manor.

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Parking

• This venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There are 3 designated bays.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 5.3m (10ft 5in x 17ft 4in).
• The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
• The third bay is some distance from the main building because of the space for the Annex.
• 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 dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is block paving.
• There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• 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.
• There are 3 designated bays.
• The third bay is some distance from the main building because of the space for the Annex.

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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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The bell is at a height of 100cm.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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  • There are also manual revolving doors at this entrance, either side of the automatic door with a width of 84cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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  • There are Access Control Gates, 53 and 95cm wide, to the left of the reception desk as you face it, leading to the main part of the building.
  • An ID Card is required to use these gates, although the wider gate can also be opened by reception.
  • There is a separate exit gate, on the far side of reception, 99cm wide.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
  • The stairs are located to the rear left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m 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.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, M, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the 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 100cm x 215cm (3ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
• 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 low to moderate.

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  • There are four lifts available labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Of these four lifts only lift 1 accesses the mezzanine level.
  • There are slight ramps in front of the lifts on floors 2-11. An example of which can be seen in photograph 4.

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Outside Access (Counselling Service Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets available in the main part of Paragon House.
• Please see the separate guide for the main building for more details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are standard toilets available in the main part of Paragon House.
• Please see the separate guide for the main building for more details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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.