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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Psychology, Social Work and Human Science, the Students' Union, Paragon Library, Paragon Refectory, Paragon Contemplation Zone, Paragon Counselling, Student Services, a Social Learning area and general teaching rooms.
• Paragon Counselling link (new tab) - click here.
• Paragon Refectory link (new tab) - click here.
• Paragon Contemplation Zone link (new tab) - click here.

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  • There are dedicated contemplation rooms available Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. .
  • These are rooms PH301 and BY04.002 and they do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Paragon is located on University of West London's Brentford site.
    The Brentford site is located on the A3002, Boston Manor Road, Middlesex, approximately 1.5 miles from the Ealing site.
  • There is limited parking at the Brentford site, so it is strongly recommended to travel via public transport where possible.
    There is limited Blue Badge parking for permit holders only, and limited parking spaces for staff.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop to Paragon on Boston Manor Road is the Great West Road Stop (Stop SZ).
    This bus stop is served by the 195 and E8 bus routes which provide direct links to Hounslow and Brentford.
    Travel between Ealing Broadway, the Ealing site and Paragon is free on the UWL shuttle bus which runs regularly and takes 10 minutes between the sites.
    Paragon is also on the route of the number 65 bus which runs from Ealing Broadway station and also stops at the Ealing site.
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  • The nearest train station to Paragon is the Brentford Rail Station.
    This station is approximately 450m via Boston Manor Road.
    This station is operated by Southwestern and provides links to London Waterloo, Weybridge and Mortlake.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station to Paragon is the Boston Manor Underground Station.
    This station is approximately 500m via Boston Manor Road and is on the Piccadilly line.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus and underground stations, services and ticketing in and around London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national train travel, services and ticketing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2345.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2335.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Student Support and Services please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2345.
• Email: [email protected]

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the main entrance and to the left side as you face 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.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 310cm x 540cm (10ft 2in x 17ft 9in).
  • 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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking operates on a first come, first served basis.
  • The additional parking located to the left as you face the building is shown in photograph 8.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
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  • The automatic door can be opened by ringing the bell to reception or by using an issued swipe card.
  • There are also manual revolving doors either side of the automatic door with a width of 84cm.

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Reception

• Main reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
• The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are access control gates to the left of the reception desk as you face it, 59cm and 90cm wide.
  • The access control gates provide access to the main part of the building.
  • An ID card is required to use these gates.
  • The wider gate can also be opened by reception.
  • There is a separate exit gate on the far side of reception which is 99cm wide (photograph 6).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good 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.

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Other Floors (Social Learning Space)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and M.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the reception foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not 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 (Social Learning Space)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the reception foyer.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and M.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main 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 108cm x 160cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement 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 good.

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Social Learning Space

• The Social Learning Space is located on the mezzanine floor, above the refectory and accessed by the platform lift.
• The Social Learning Space contains seating areas and tables for students to sit and study individually or in groups (shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3), as well as computer terminals on desks of different heights, which can be used at any time (shown in photograph 4).
• Once on the mezzanine floor, there is level access throughout.
• The lighting levels are bright and there is no music played.
• This area is not a quiet space as it is located above the refectory and is open plan.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not 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

• 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 provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• 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 not 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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• Comments View
  • There are 4 lifts available labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • Of these, only lift 1 accesses the mezzanine level.
  • There are very slight ramps in front of the lifts on floors 2-11 (photograph 4).

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Forensic Scene of Crime Room (106

• The Forensic Scene of Crime Room is located in Room 106 on the first floor of Paragon House.
• The door opens away from you and is 84cm wide.
• A key code is needed to access the room, with the number pad at a height of 152cm.
• There are trip hazards within the room.
• The layout of the room is frequently changed to create different scenarios.
• There are 2 further Scene of Crimes Rooms (107 and 108) next to 106.
• Photographs 5 to 8 show Room 107.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located next to the main bank of lifts on all floors except the mezzanine level.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the floor on all floors except the mezzanine level.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilet cubicle located next to the main lift bank.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located towards the rear of the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; an emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Shower (Male And Female - First Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear of the first floor, past the accessible shower.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • The standard male and female showers are located through a single door into the shower foyer, and then a second door which leads into separate male and female facilities.
  • The standard shower is accessed by a shallow step.
  • Both male and female showers contain a second cubicle which has a WuduMate washing basin (photographs 3 and 4).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Floors - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at the rear of the main reception in the lift lobby.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the main reception in the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main reception.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 188cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 83cm.
• Comments View
  • The baby change is only present in the ground floor accessible toilet.
  • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on floors 1 (photograph 6), 2 (photograph 7), 3 (photograph 8), 4 (photograph 9) and 5 (photograph 10).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Floors - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the lift lobby area on the sixth floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on floors 7 (photograph 4), 8 (photograph 5), 9 (photograph 6), 10 (photograph 7) and 11 (photograph 8).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the left of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
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  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets on all other floors except the mezzanine, although the toilets on the fourth floor are for staff only.