Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Westminster)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, gymnasium, computer labs, refectory, The Gallery, Old Cinema, Fyvie Hall, lecture theatres, boardrooms and classrooms.
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.
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 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.
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 doors open by revolving.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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
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- This entrance also provides the accessible entrance for 309 Regent Street.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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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Comments
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- The handrails are on the left of the stairs and in the centre.
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.
Outside Access (Gallery Cafe External Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in front of the Gallery Cafe.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Gallery Cafe External 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 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The reception desk is 14m (15yd) from the accessible lift.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are SB-LB-B-LG-G-UG-1-U1-2-U2-3-U3-4-U4-5-U5-6.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
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Comments
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- The number of steps between each floor varies.
Lift
- The lift is located on the left of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B1-B2-LG-G-UG-1-U1-2-U2-3-U3-4-U4-5-U5-6.
- The lift is 20m (22yd) from accessible entrance lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
- There are 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
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Comments
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- There are 2 further, slightly smaller, lifts located either side of the main stairs (shown in photograph 2). It accesses floor B-LG-1-2-3-4-5.
Level Change (Boardroom)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the first floor, in front of the steps and lift.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the boardroom on the first floor.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps 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.
Lift (Boardroom)
- The lift is located on the left of the first floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 14m (15yd) from main lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 131cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 4in).
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- This lift overcomes the steps leading to the Boardroom.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 13m (14yd) from the main lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left of the first floor, just before the ramp, steps and lift leading to the boadroom.
- There is level access to the 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 main 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 light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 215cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 48cm (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 hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The toilets contain cubicles with doors open outwards and grab rails fitted.
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.