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Introduction

• The Silent Study Space is located on the first floor of the 4-12 Little Titchfield Street building. Facilities include a large room with desks and chairs, a student help desk, a variety of meeting rooms, a computer area and a separate section for the School of Law PHD students.
• Related link 4-12 Little Titchfield Street.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/4-12-little-titchfield-street

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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 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Little Titchfield Street.
• 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.

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Opening Times (Silent Study Space)

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Rear Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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  • There is a security barrier and a turnstile at the entrance.
  • The turnstile is 54cm wide and the barrier is 150cm wide.

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Level Change (Rear Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located immediately after the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Main Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance as you face it.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 184cm (6ft).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad operated.

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Lift (Main Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly in front of the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 170cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
• 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.

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  • The steps in front of this entrance lower to form the platform of the lift.

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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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).

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  • There are also revolving doors available either side of this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• 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 4 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main accessible 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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  • There are barriers which are between 54-88cm wide located next to the reception desk.
  • There are identical barriers on the far side of the main entrance foyer, which are used to exit the main part of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, LG, M, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1725kg.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the rear accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 330cm (3ft 9in x 10ft 10in).
• 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 has 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 good.

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  • There are 2 lifts here.
  • The lift on the right hand side is smaller.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, LG, M, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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 good.
  • The steps are 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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Entrance (First Floor - Silent Study Space)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Little Titchfield Street building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Inside Access (Silent Study Space)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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  • The Silent Study Space is a large, open-plan area with many desks and quiet spaces.
  • The heights of the desks range from 70-73cm.
  • The majority of the desks are fixed, however, the chairs can be moved.
  • There are no height adjustable desks available.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre within the room.
  • There are no chairs with armrests in the Silent Study Space, however, there are some adjustable computer chairs available.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and the lighting levels are good.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the computer area on the rear right side of the room.
  • There is a separate study section within the room for School of Law PHD students.
  • The width of the entrance into the room is 74cm and the height of the desks are 72cm.

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Meeting Room(s) (Student Help Desk/ Meeting Rooms)

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• 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) from the corridor.
• 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 are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
• The height of the help desk is 73cm. The width of the door into the room is 78cm. The door has a poor colour contrast with the surrounding glass walls. There are multiple rooms like this available within the Silent Study Space.

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Level Change (Ramp to Computer Area)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the rear right side of the room.
• 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 the right going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the 4-12 Little Titchfield Street building, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 the Control Room on the ground floor - Room G02.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 261cm x 247cm (8ft 7in x 8ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 194cm (6ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There is 150cm x 150cm turning space within the accessible toilet itself, but not in front of the toilet seat.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the 4-12 Little Titchfield Street building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness 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 not Text Relay aware.