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Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • There is one entrance at the front of the building which provides step-free access via a slight slope. There are double automatic doors available at this entrance.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via a slight slope to the reception area.

Getting Around

  • There is step free level access via lift throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are manual doors in some corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor to the left of reception by the changing rooms.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing rooms.

Parking (Visitor and Events Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the Talbot Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from Talbot House.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The door open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from main entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 88cm to 99cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers which open automatically.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right beyond the security gates.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Fitness Suite)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the fitness suite.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and 1st floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym (Fitness Suite)

  • The gym is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper section of the Fitness Suite.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes cable resistance machines and free weights.
  • The steps to access the upper part of the Fitness Suite can be bypassed by using the platform lift.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift (Fitness Suite Upper Level)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left as you enter the Fitness Suite.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a lift.
  • The Fitness Suite and the Upper Level are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 88cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room

  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a wash basin, a toilet, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks, a hand dryer and a mirror.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are sensor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor by the changing rooms.
    • The distance from main entrance is 42m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 288cm (width) x 251cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 217cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located in the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
    • The distance from main entrance is 42m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.