Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Westminster)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The Refectory, admissions, staff offices, meeting rooms and teaching rooms, access to the Luxborough Building, Library and Chiltern Building.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Marylebone Hall.
- Related link 35 Marylebone Road Refectory.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/35-marylebone-road-refectory
- Related link Luxborough Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/luxborough-building
- Related link Chiltern Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chiltern-building
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Comments
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- This campus is made up of 3 buildings; Marylebone Building, Chiltern Building and Luxborough Building, all linked internally.
- There is 24/7 access through the building for students living in Marylebone Hall.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Marylebone campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located below the main building, on level P1(B1).
- The car park type is underground.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance to level P1 (B1).
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The entrance to the car park is from Luxborough Street, to the east of the building.
- Security staff control the barrier at the entrance to the car park.
- There are a very small number of standard parking bays. These are generally used for deliveries or tradespeople needing to bring equipment to site.
- There is no on site standard parking for students or visitors.
- Marylebone Road is a very busy red route where stopping is not permitted.
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 main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There are two automatic doors available at this entrance, with manual revolving doors between them.
- The height of the push pad on entry or exit is 80cm as shown in photographs 4 and 5.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are 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 (Main Reception)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has 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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- There are security barriers 53cm and 101cm wide next to the reception desk leading to the main part of the campus.
Outside Access (P1/B1 Entrance from Blue Badge Parking)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the underground car park, opposite the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The card reader is to the left of the entrance, on the slope of the ramp.
- Lift B to access all floors is immediately to the right after this entrance.
Reception (Westminster Business School (WBS) Registry)
- The desk/counter is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance, to the left of Chiltern B, opposite Chiltern Hall.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has 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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- The WBS Registry is located in the far right hand corner of the Marylebone Building ground floor.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written 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 a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
Eating and Drinking (Café Neo)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the rear of the building near Chiltern Hall.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- There are also bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (Access to the Luxborough Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are 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.
Other Floors (Stairwell F)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are P3(B3), P2(B2), P1(B1), G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The stairs are located in the centre of the building, ahead from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
- There are similar staircases near to all the lifts. Stair B, next to Lift B, accesses the floors from the ground floor upwards only (G,1,2,3,4,5,6).
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Rooms on level 6 near lifts A and C.
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Comments
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- These rooms can be reached using Lift B to level 6 and then passing through other teaching rooms to reach the stairwells at either end of the building.
Lift (Lift A)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left from the main entrance, past the SABE Registry.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 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 lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 83cm (5ft 9in x 2ft 9in).
- 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 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This lift only accesses certain areas, as listed on the information boards.
- Lift B is located immediately to the right past reception and accesses floors B3,B2,B1,G,1,2,3,4,5,6.
- The below-ground floor levels are also known as P3,P2,P1 on some signage.
- Lift C is to the far right after reception, near the Chiltern A entrance.
- This lift accesses G,1,2,3,4,5 only.
- For high number classrooms use lift A, for low number classrooms use lift C.
- There are also lifts available in the Chiltern Building.
Lift (Lift B)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to your right on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are P3, P2, P1, G, 1, 2, 3 , 4, 5 and 6.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1250kg.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 135cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 has 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.
Lift (Lift C)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located towards the front right of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 192cm x 105cm (6ft 4in x 3ft 5in).
- 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 has 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.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 57m (62yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the front, right hand corner of the Marylebone Building on the ground floor, near the lift C and Chiltern A entrance.
- There are other accessible toilets (with the transfer spaces on varying sides) throughout this building and in the Chiltern Building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 219cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet (Level P1)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift B on level P1.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right, at the opposite end of the corridor from lift B and the entrance from the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff or the main reception desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 220cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
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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 on lower level P1.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift B.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, in the front right hand corner of the building near lift C.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are standard toilets available throughout the campus.
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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.