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Introduction

• There are seminar rooms, laboratories and offices on the ground and first floors.
  There is a lecture theatre and common room.
  The left hand side of the first floor and the whole of the second floor are occupied/used by Thrombosis Research Institute.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the rear on the ground floor, and on the first floor within the standard toilets.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
  There are separate toilets to the left of the lift and at the rear of the floor, on the first floor.
  There are toilets located to the left of the lift and rear of the floor on the second floor.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the ground floor, and to the right of the lift on the first floor.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Meeting Room (G62) please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Meeting Room (G63) please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Royal Brompton campus is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in the centre of London. The main campus area is located on Dovehouse Street, just off Fulham Road A308.
  • There is limited on street parking within the surrounding area. There is no Blue Badge bay parking. On street parking is pay and display.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Carlyle Square Chelsea (Stop KF). This bus stop connects to the services 11, 19, 22, 49, 319, N11, N19, N22.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Imperial Wharf which is approximately 1.5km away.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is South Kensington. This connects to the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines. This is approximately 800m away.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on bus and underground stations, services and ticketing in and around London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national train travel, services and ticketing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advisory Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 759 49755.
• Email: disability@imperial.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: student.hub@imperial.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation Enquires please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9444.
• Email: accommodation@imperial.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Occupational Health please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7594 9401.
• Email: occhealth@imperial.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Manresa Road.
  • The parking bays on the opposite side of Manresa Road are pay by phone, maximum stay 4 hours between 08:30 - 18:30 Monday - Saturday.
    The bays directly outside the building are for resident permit holders only.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 card reader/lock is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The main reception is located in the entrance lobby, to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located at the main reception.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Some corridors in the building have a width below 75cm, such as the one shown in the photographs.
  • These are mainly side corridors, and the main corridor is wider than 75cm at all points.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear of the building. This staircase doesn't have clearly marked steps. This is shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 130cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar shower facilities available in the female toilets.
  • There is a single medium step into the shower cubicle in the male toilets.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • 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).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 109cm and 144cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right just beyond the lift, on the first floor- within the standard toilets area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 269cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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 low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • 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 182cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 114cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 94cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the building on the ground floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.