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COVID-19 Information (University of Westminster)

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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.

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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.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • 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 (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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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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• Comments View
  • 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Floors

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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-U5-6.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The number of steps between each floor varies.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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.

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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 View
  • This lift overcomes the steps leading to the Boardroom.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The toilets contain cubicles with doors open outwards and grab rails fitted.

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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.