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Staff Zone

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

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
    • Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Vitality tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
    • From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
    • Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
    • For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
    • There are a number of staff and student permit holder car parks at Talbot Campus.
    • A permit is only required between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
    • The Visitor and Events car park is pay and display between 07:00 – 16:00.
    • Outside these hours there is no charge.
    • A map showing the car parks can be found here.
  • By Bus View
    • As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
    • This service provides transport between the two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
    • At Talbot Campus services run regularly during term-time and timetables can be found on the UNIBUS website.
    • The U1 and U3 bus services are in operation during university vacation times, running at least every 30 minutes.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
    • The fastest train service from London to Bournemouth takes approximately 1.5hrs.
    • From the station, Morebus services run to Talbot Campus, or you can catch a more direct UNIBUS by from Dorchester House.
    • There is a taxi rank at the station. A taxi journey to Talbot Campus takes approximately 10 minutes.
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 Visitor and Events Parking.
    • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • There is a drop off point located to the rear of the student centre.
    • The What3Words for the drop off point is spot.marked.gave.

Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of Talbot House.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot House.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 1in x 20ft 0in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors.
    • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment cannot be made by phone.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus, with tactile paving at the crossing points.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House entrance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m (98ft) from the Talbot House.
    • The car park surface is part tarmac and part gravel.
    • Parking charges apply between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
    • Outside these hours there is no parking charge.
    • Blue Badge holders are eligible for free parking however, this needs to be booked in by a staff member.
    • The payment machine is located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The touchpad for the payment machine is 132cm from the ground.
    • The path next to the machine is on a slight incline.
    • Payment cannot be made by phone however, it can be made by following the weblink on car park signage.

Site/Campus Car Park (Talbot Campus)

  • Car Park View
    • 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • 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 level access to the car park from the Campus. There is tactile paving at the crossing points.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m (65ft) from the Christchurch Building.
    • All site/campus car parks can be located using this map
    • This car park can be used by staff and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders however, they must also hold a valid staff or student parking permit.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and can be found using this map
    • There are a total of 31 designated Blue Badge parking bays within Talbot Campus’ permit holder car parks.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • 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 189cm (6ft 2in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.

Entrance (Common Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located along the corridor towards the right of the Poole Building on the ground floor.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Entrance (Café Area)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located towards the front right of the building.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There is a height adjustable desk located within the computer area. This can be seen in photograph 3.

Eating and Drinking (Staff Zone)

  • Location and Access View
    • The following information is for the refectory.
    • There is step-free access to the refectory.
  • Service and Menus View
    • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Takeaway cups are not available.
    • This area does not play background music.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 83cm.
    • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
    • There are also coffee tables and sofas.
    • The surface height of the lowest table is 39cm.
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
    • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Right Corridor)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the right of Poole House on the Ground Floor.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 285cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 4in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary 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.
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the right of the building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 48m from the main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.