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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Digby Chapel, UCU (Union) office, conference spaces and offices.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for CP.001 please click here (new tab)
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for DC.001 please click here (new tab)

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Roehampton Lane A306, which is itself located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
  • There is extremely limited parking on campus and in nearby streets, and the option for students to purchase parking at Queen Mary's hospital, which is opposite the main University site. The University also has a limited number of free parking permits available for students with physical and mobility difficulties.
• By Bus View
  • Buses 72, 265, 493 and the double-decker Roehampton shuttle bus (849) all stop outside the University's main entrance. The campus can also be accessed at night as the 72 and 85 are 24-hour services. The N74 also operates at night travelling between Roehampton Lane to the West end and Baker Street.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Barnes from which 8 trains per hour go to Putney, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. Barnes station is approximately 0.7 miles or a 15 minutes’ walk from the University's main entrance, or you can take the Roehampton Shuttle bus 849, or buses 72 or 265 which stop outside all campuses. Approximately 15 buses per hour run between the station and the University.
• By Underground View
  • The college is a short bus ride away from tube connections at Hammersmith (Circle/Hammersmith & City/District/Piccadilly lines), Shepherd's Bush (Central) and Putney Bridge (District). If coming from the direction of Hammersmith/Shepherd's Bush take bus 72 to all campuses – or coming from Putney Bridge take bus 265 to all campuses.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus information on the TFL Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3636.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services are located in the Richardson Building in Digby Stuart College. Dyslexia Services are located in the same location they have a telephone number of 020 8392 3860 and an email of [email protected].
• To see more information on Wellbeing and Emotional Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02083 923 679.
• The Student Medical Centre is located on Old Court, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, Greater London, SW15 5JP.
• To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• There are separate chaplain phone numbers for different Christian Denomination and for the Muslim Chaplain.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3770.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3166.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office can be found at Mount Clare Minstead Gardens, London, SW15 4EE. The opening hours of the office our Monday to Friday from 09:00 until 17:00.
  For enquiries regarding off campus accommodation the email address is [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Richardson Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Richardson Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Richardson Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Richardson Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Richardson Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 495cm x 630cm (16ft 3in x 20ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the Richardson Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Richardson Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Richardson Building main entrance.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building as accessed from the quadrangle at the Hive Cafe/The Den/The Shop.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Digby Stuart Chapel Balcony.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes 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 not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a lounge area to the rear of the building (photographs 6 to 8).
  • The Convent Parlour meeting room (photographs 9 to 14) is located ahead and right from the main entrance.
  • There is an alternative entrance to the Convent Parlour meeting room near the entrance to Bede House.

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Digby Stuart Chapel

• Digby Stuart Chapel is ahead from the main entrance, at the end of the entrance corridor.
• There are 2 main entrances along the main corridor, on the left.
• The main entrances are manual double doors that open both ways.
• The open double door width is 155cm.
• There is an additional entrance through 2 sets of doors ahead from the main building side entrance.
• This entrance is via manual double doors that open both ways.
• There is a further entrance to the right of the building side entrance with stepped access to a balcony.
• The balcony was out of bounds at the time of survey.
• The chapel also has 2 single door entrances along the rear corridor.
• The single width entrances have doors that open towards you (pull), and away from you (push).
• The single width doorways are 62cm and 85cm wide.
• There is bench seating, seating without armrests, and seating with an armrest/folding table on one side.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is a presenters table with an underside 92cm from the floor.
• The floor at the presenters area may not be clear of obstructions.
• There are additional delegate/participant tables with undersides 71cm from the floor.
• There are medium height steps to access a stage in front of a ceremonial altar (photograph 13).
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The room was laid out as a conference space at the time of survey.

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Level Change (Entrance to Sacred Heart Chapel)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located along and left from the main building entrance, in front of the furthermost doorway to Sacred Heart Chapel.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located along from the main entrance, on the left, in front of the nearmost doorway to Sacred Heart Chapel.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The open door width at the sloped entrance is 93cm.
  • The open door width at the stepped entrance is 120cm.

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Sacred Heart Chapel

• There is bench seating and seating without armrests.
• Lighting levels are low to moderate.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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St Thomas Chapel

• St Thomas Chapel is ahead from the main entrance to the end of the corridor, then on the left.
• There is seating without armrests.
• Lighting levels are low to moderate.
• The flooring is carpet.
• The open door width at the entrance doorway is 62cm.
• The single locked leaf can be opened to a double door width of 127cm.
• There is a small lip at the entrance threshold.
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Entrance (Entrance to Bede House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the side entrance, off the corridor.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the left side of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 215cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 95cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located towards the left side of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the side entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located inside the accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 medium steps used to access the shower, shown in photograph 2.

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PEEP Information

• A PEEP is a bespoke plan for students and staff who require assistance in evacuating a building in the event of an emergency.
• If for any reason, you are not able to evacuate a building unaided during an emergency situation, please download the guidance information and the questionnaire below which must be completed to start the setup process.
• PEEP Guidance for Staff and Students – please click here (opens new tab).
• PEEP Questionnaire – please click here (opens new tab).
• Please email the completed form or any questions to [email protected] or visit https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/new-students/health-and-safety/ for more information.