Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Lecture Theatre is located on the ground floor of the Richard Hoggart Building.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a lecture theatre.
- Richard Hoggart Building link (new tab) - click here.
- Goldsmiths Student Union link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor near the entrance with the main Richard Hoggart Building.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor near the entrance with the main Richard Hoggart Building.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 08:30 - 18:00.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
- To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
- Email: course-info@gold.ac.uk.
- Search for a course.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
- Email: admissions@gold.ac.uk.
- To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
- Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
- To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
- Email: disability@gold.ac.uk.
- The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
- There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction. - There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking.
There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance. - For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
- For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
- New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
- For more information on Southeastern services to New Cross please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is New Cross.
- London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
- For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By DLR
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- The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
- Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
- For more information on DLR services to Deptford Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- TfL Go.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
- The car park is located at the end of Laurie Grove, off Lewisham Way.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 193cm x 544cm (6ft 4in x 17ft 10in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Dixon Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is unsigned/unmarked on street standard parking available on Laurie Grove.
Building Parking Comments
- The most direct route to the lecture theatre from the site/campus car park (Laurie Grove Gate) is via the rear entrance to the Richard Hoggart Building for the North Corridor.
Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 116cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
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Comments
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- The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the left after the entrance gate off Lewisham Way.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a slope on a very easy incline directly in front of the first set of doors.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Access Point (North Side Entrances)
- There is step-free access to external entrances to the Richard Hoggart Building Café Thirty-Five and the Richard Hoggart Cinema Lecture Theatre at the right (north side) of the Richard Hoggart Building.
- Access is via a walkway parallel with Dixon Road.
- The surface here is paving slabs, tarmac and concrete.
- The surfaces are level and there are no width restrictions.
Outside Access (Dixon Road Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Dixon Road, opposite the Students' Union Building.
- This entrance gives access to the Richard Hoggart Cinema Lecture Theatre.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 115cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left facing the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance for North Corridor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left facing the rear of the building, off the car park.
- This entrance gives access to the North Corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Richard Hoggart Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Entrance (from Richard Hoggart Building North Corridor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located along the Richard Hoggart Building North Corridor, opposite The Refectory, next to Stair F.
- This entrance gives access to the Richard Hoggart Cinema Lecture Theatre.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
Entrance (from Café Thirty-Five)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the internal additional seating area in the Richard Hoggart Building Café Thirty-Five.
- This entrance gives access to the Richard Hoggart Building Cinema Lecture Theatre main corridor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 63cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (from the Students' Union)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the second floor of the Students' Union Building, near the Students' Union Office.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Richard Hoggart Building Cinema Lecture Theatre.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the approach to the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Inside Access
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is a Quiet Room located in room 203 on the first floor to the right (north side) of the Richard Hoggart Building, near Stair G.
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Audio
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- This area does not play background music/sound.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located along the main corridor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the lecture theatre and the toilets.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Entrance (Lecture Theatre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor, opposite the entrance from Café Thirty-Five.
- This entrance gives access to the lecture theatre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Cinema'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Lecture Theatre(s)
- Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
- The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
- The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
- There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
- There is/are 9 medium height (11cm - 17cm) step(s) for access to the designated seating.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked and .
- There is space for an assistance dog.
- There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
- The height of the speaker's desk/table is 87cm.
- The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
- There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
- The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
- The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
- There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 65cm.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, along the corridor from the Richard Hoggart Building North Corridor entrance, on the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Hoggart Building North Corridor entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 264cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- 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 visual contrast is low.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, along the corridor from the Hoggart Building North Corridor entrance, on the left.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Hoggart Building North Corridor entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
