Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Westminster)
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Cavendish campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Euston.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Great Portland Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located outside the building.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (115 Cavendish Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
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 not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The bell is at a height of 130cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 55m (60yd 5in) from the 115 Cavendish Street entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Seating is available in the reception area.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is in 115 New Cavendish Street.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located beyond reception.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the 115 Cavendish Street entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 Text Relay aware.