Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include seminar rooms and staff offices.
• Related link Henry Wellcome Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/henry-wellcome-building-2

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• Comments
  • The first floor of the Henry Wellcome Building is accessible via the first floor of the Geoffrey Pope Building.

Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Streatham Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is St David's.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
• Comments
  • This entrance is swipe card only.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park is located outside the main entrance to the Henry Wellcome and Geoffrey Pope Buildings.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 600cm x 480cm (19ft 8in x 15ft 9in).
• Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance to the Henry Wellcome Building.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance to the Henry Wellcome Building.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments
  • These spaces also serve the Geoffrey Pope Building and are between 21 and 25m from the main entrance.

Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Portable hearing loops can be acquired from the building reception.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Lockers

• There is a small area with lockers under the main staircase.
• There are 3 steps, without handrails, down to the area.

Other Floors

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• Steps
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1S, 1, 2, 3S, 3, M, 4.
  • The stairs are located opposite the reception desk.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1S, 1, 2, 3S, 3, M, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 117cm x 190cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Level Change (Henry Wellcome Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located off the first floor corridor.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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• Comments
  • This ramp links the first floor of the
  • Geoffrey Pope Building with the first floor of the Henry Wellcome Building.

Level Change (Living Systems Institute)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the first floor landing above the reception.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments
  • This ramp connects the first floor of the Geoffrey Pope Building and the first floor of the Living Systems Institute.

Accessible Toilet

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• Location and Access
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the stairs.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 300cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• Position of Fixtures
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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 not Text Relay aware.

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• Comments
  • There is a Braille reader available on request.