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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an area for students to study individually or in groups, IT Desk, Student Support Reception and Offices.
• Paragon House link (new tab) - click here.

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  • The Social Learning Space is located on the second floor of Paragon House.

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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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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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  • 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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Entrance (Social Learning Space)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the second floor lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 92cm (3ft).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Reception (Student Services)

• The Student Support Reception is located near the main lifts on the second floor.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Paragon Social Learning Space entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (IT Desk)

• IT Reception is located next to the Student Services Desk.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Paragon Social Learning Space entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not 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 low (76cm or lower).
• 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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  • The IT desk is staffed Monday to Friday between 09:30 and 17:30.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the area.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Social Learning Space has ergonomic chairs and 1 adjustable table.
  • There are computer terminals with assistive software, including; JAWS, Dragon, SuperNova Magnifier, Mind Manager and ClaroRead.
  • Enlarged screens and a desktop video magnifier can be provided by the university.
  • Requests for assistive technology can be arranged by completing an online alternative formats form, or by contacting the disability support team.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the lift lobby outside the Social Learning Space.

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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 to the left as you enter the Social Learning Space entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the Social Learning Space 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.