Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include finance office, health and safety, internal audit, registry, residential and catering, student services, unison.
- Related link Hillbrow and Welkin Campus.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/hillbrow-and-welkin-campus
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the Welkin Campus.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Eastbourne.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 550cm x 600cm (18ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- The automatic door is kept locked and requires a code to operate.
- Visitors need to use the intercom to gain access here.
- It is push pad operated from the inside.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- There is also a moderate ramp between the 2 sets of doors at this entrance.
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 away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a third set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 126cm wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Outside Access (Sports Research Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Sports Research Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Reception (Student Centre Reception)
- The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is low height.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (First Floor)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the first floor corridor.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This ramp leads from the lift to the toilets and the Careers Centre.
Level Change (Sports Research)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading to sports research.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The services on other floors which are not accessible include the Health and Safety Offices and Training Room, and the Unison Office.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 20m (22yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 150cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift controls do 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the ground floor.
Reception (Finance and Registry)
- The reception desk is 28m (31yd) from the accessible entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The Finance and Registry counters are located on the 1st floor, in the corridor leading from the lift.
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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located directly to the right of the acccessible entrance as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 260cm (4ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot 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 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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- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The ground floor toilet is also used as a standard male toilet.
- There is a similar toilet located on the 1st floor, except with the transfer space on the left and without a functional alarm.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the ground floor next to the stairs.
- The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located opposite the accessible entrance 2nd door.
- The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are also standard male and female toilets located on the 1st floor, and a unisex toilet on the 2nd floor.
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.