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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include fitness centre including gym and fitness studios.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Regent Street 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 Oxford Circus.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located in Great Portland Street.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located outside 307 Regent Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open both ways.
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This entrance also provides the accessible entrance for 309 Regent Street.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Level Change (Entrance Stairs)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in front of you on entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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  • The handrails are on the left of the stairs and in the centre.

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Lift (Entrance Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the stairs as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are SB, LB, B, LG, G, UG, 1, U1, 2, U2, 3, U3, 4, U4, 5, U5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located within the entrance foyer.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between 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.
• Comments View
  • The number of steps between each floor varies.

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Outside Access (Fitness Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the sub basement floor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness centre entrance.
• 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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  • There are security barriers to the right of reception to enter the fitness centre.
  • The security barrier on the left has a width of 96cm and is operated by the reception staff (as shown in photograph 6).
  • There is a second barrier to the right with a width of 56cm which is operated by key card with the reader placed at 84cm high (as shown in photograph 7).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the fitness centre.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the sub basement floor.
  • The fitness suite is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is also studio space for teaching classes at the rear of the gym (as shown in photographs 7 and 8).

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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 on the right of the fitness centre.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the fitness centre entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The standard changing rooms include lockers at various levels and bench seating at 41cm high (as shown in photograph 3).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and handrails.
• Other facilities available include; lockers.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right of the fitness centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 316cm (7ft 1in x 10ft 4in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 184cm (6ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 99cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet also includes the accessible shower.
  • Lockers are also available in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Shower

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

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  • There is a shallow step leading down to the showers (as shown in photograph 2).
  • There are light doors which open towards you with a width of 58cm to enter each shower cubicle (as shown in photograph 3).
  • The centre shower cubicle has a door with a width of 70cm.
  • Shower heads are fixed.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left of the fitness centre.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the fitness centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left of the fitness centre.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness centre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The standard male toilets are shown in photographs 1 and 2.

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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.