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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Students' Union - Reception, offices and meeting rooms, Freddie's Coffee House, Freddie's Bar and Kitchen, Fitness Suite, Performing Arts teaching rooms and studios and Lawrence Hall.
• The Park/Student Union Building is accessed directly from The Heart Building. There are two entrances into this campus, off St Mary's Road into the Lady Byron Building and at the rear into the Heart Building. Please see the separate guides for these buildings for access and parking information.
• Related link Lady Byron Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-west-london/access-guides/lady-byron
• Related link Heart Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-west-london/access-guides/heart
• Related link Freddie's Bar and Kitchen.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-west-london/access-guides/freddie-s-bar-and-kitchen

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The St Mary's Campus is located off St Mary's Road (B455), which can be accessed off the M4/A4, and also the North Circular, via the Uxbridge Road (A4020).
  • Car parking spaces for visitors with Blue Badges can be made available in The Park Car Park, if requested in advance, and there is also a Blue Badge bay located outside Pillars Restaurant. Otherwise use a nearby public car park, such as Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre.
• By Bus View
  • Bus route 65 has stops on St Mary's Road close to the campus. The University also operates a free shuttle bus between Ealing Broadway Station, the St Mary's Road campus, South Ealing Station, and on to the Student Village and the Brentford site.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Ealing Broadway, which is on the London Paddington to Reading line.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube station is South Ealing, on the Piccadilly Line. Ealing Broadway station is also served by the Central and District lines.
• Useful Links View
  • The University web page with details on how to get to the St Mary's Road campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Transport for London website for details of buses and the underground.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Great Western Railway website, for details of trains running to Ealing Broadway Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2573 / 2991.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2739.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2220.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8231 2220.
• Email: [email protected].

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Parking 2022

• Only students who have a Blue Badge can park on site during peak times. This policy is only in place until 31st July 2022.

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Entrance (Park Building Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There are several entrances to the building here.
  • The door widths range from 135cm to 181cm.
  • Some of the entrances lead directly into Freddie's Coffee House.

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Reception (University Of West London Students Union)

• University Of West London Students Union is located to the right as you enter the Park Building.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Park Building 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.

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Eating and Drinking (Freddie's Coffee House)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Park Building entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a collection only counter available, located in the Heart Building, next to the Park Building entrances (shown in photograph 2).

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter the Park Building.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Park Building entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 170cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 8 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to rooms PK.01.006-011.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the second floor from the first floor corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to the dance studios on the second floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Rear Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (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 to the right of the Park Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Park Building entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 174cm (3ft 6in x 5ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 have a hearing loop 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.

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• Comments View
  • The lift has a separate exit on the first floor only.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (SU Conference Room)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 64cm and 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Meeting Room 1)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 69cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (Meeting Room 2)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 40cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-01-001)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-01-003)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• There is an easy ramp/slope for access to the room(s).
• The ramp/slope does not have handrails.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-01-004)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-01-013)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small threshold in the doorway, shown in photograph 4.
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-02-001)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Teaching/Seminar Room(s) (PK-02-002)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.

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• Comments View
  • The floor has some damage to it that could create a trip hazard.

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Accessible Bathroom

• Accessible bathroom facilities are available.

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• Location and access View
  • It was possible to access the bathroom during the survey.
  • The bathroom is unisex.
  • The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
  • The accessible bathroom is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
• Features and dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 265cm x 306cm (8ft 8in x 10ft).
  • The bathroom has a non slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin height is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the wash basin.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is no dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath details View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel in shower details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The flip down or fixed seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available.
• 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the Park Building.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the Park Building entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing room.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small lip leading into each shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear right of the Park Building.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 32m from the Park Building entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.