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Summary

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• Service View
  • The Chancellor's building is located within the Keele University Campus off The Covert.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Central Café, The Kitchen Table, Grab and Go Shop, Informal Learning Space, Westminster Theatre, Lecture and Teaching rooms, School of Humanities, School of Law, Language Centre.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the food court - Chancellor's A, ground floor
    Chancellor's B, Lower Ground floor
    Chancellor's C, Uppers Level 0.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the centre of the Chancellor's A on the ground level, 1 and 2.
    At the rear of Building B on the lower ground level and on level 1.
    In the centre of Building C on level 1.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the centre of the Chancellor's A on the ground level, 1 and 2.
    Also in the centre of Building B on level 0 and 2.
    In the centre of Building C on level 2.
• Comments View
  • This building is made up of 3 interconnecting buildings (buildings A, B and C).
  • The only lift is located in building C. The lift gives access to the other floors in buildings A and B.

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Opening Times (Central Cafe - Chancellor's A)

• Monday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Keele University is located between Junctions 15 and 16 on the M6, just west of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Campus is located just off the A525 road from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Whitchurch.
  • Blue Badge holders are able to park in the designated bays throughout the campus. There are Pay and Display car parks available to visitors throughout the campus. Staff require a permit, and can park in the specified staff car parks on campus. Students living off campus are able to purchase a parking permit to park in the student parking zones. Students resident on campus are not permitted to bring a car unless they are studying certain specified courses which require attendance on placements off campus (e.g. medicine, nursing).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Bus 25 accesses the campus from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station. Bus 85 stops at Keele Village and Barnes Hall from Crewe Railway Station.
  • For more information on first bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Stoke-on-Trent.
  • Stoke-on-Trent Station is 5 miles away and Crewe Station is 12 miles from the campus. These stations are served by a number of train companies, including Virgin and London Midland.
  • For more information on West Midlands Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on E M R services please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability support and inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01782 733950.
• Email: support.dds@keele.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01782 734481.
• Email: student.services@keele.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Counselling and Mental Health Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01782 734187.
• Email: counselling@keele.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01782 733065.
• Email: accommodation@keele.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Car Park C3, C4, C5, C6 and C2.
  • The car park is located surrounding the Chancellor's Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located within Car Park C3.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C2)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Nursery Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Day Nursery, Charles River Building, Chancellor's Building and Darwin Building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 440cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 128cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Day Nursery main entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C3)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off the Covert.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chancellor's building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 226cm x 440cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Chancellor's building main entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C4)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off The Covent.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chancellor's Building.
  • 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 243cm x 472cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 131cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Chancellor's Building Entrance B.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C5)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Access Road 5.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Colin Reeves Building and MacKay Building.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the MacKay Main Entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from Colin Reeves Main Entrance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park C6)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the end of Oak Tree Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Chancellor's Building, Dorothy Hodgkin Building and Hornbeam.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 454cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 124cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the Dorothy Hodgkin Entrance C.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to Chancellor's building ground floor link between building's A and B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Chancellor's Main Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are two sets of manual double doors to the left of the automatic door which open towards you as shown in the photographs. The double doors have an opening width of 164cm. The doors are light with a single door permanently held open. There is a small lip at the threshold of the entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the automatic door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the double manual doors.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 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 the left going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is sloped/ramped access to The Theatres on floor 0 of building A.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the café and food court in building A.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • A fixed loop is available in the Westminster Theatre.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/08/2024.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.

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Reception (University Reception - Chancellor's A)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 116cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Outside Access (Entrance F - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor, next to Westminster Theatre, Building A.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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 single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Entrance G - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the food court and central café, building A.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the FOOD COURT Chancellor's Entrance G'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • 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.
  • There are a separate set of double manual doors which open outwards to the right hand side, as shown in the photographs. The doors are heavy, with an opening width of 178cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located slightly to the right of the automatic door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the manual door.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do 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.

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Outside Access (Patio - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the food court, this entrance gives access to the patio outdoor seating area.
  • This entrance gives access to the food court - The Kitchen Table.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'FOOD COURT'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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 single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of 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.

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Entrance (Central Café - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to central café and the food court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Central Café'.
  • 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 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Central Café - Chancellor's A)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the centre of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus and 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 pre made sandwiches/cold food and hot and cold drinks.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 109cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 111cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, bench seats and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Food Court - The Kitchen Table - Chancellor's A)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located in the centre of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a buffet counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • The type of food served here is breakfast buffet, burgers, home comfort meal, Mezze bar.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 88cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 88cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 76cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 78cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also long tables.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an outdoor seating area at the rear of the food court, as shown in the photographs. The outdoor seating area has a steep slope to access. Picnic bench seating is available, with an underside height of 79cm and a surface height of 83cm.

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Entrance (Westminster Theatre - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the back of the theatre.
  • This entrance gives access to Westminster Theatre.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Westminster Theatre'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Westminster Theatre entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located To the left and the right of the theatre entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Theatre Foyer (Westminster Theatre - Chancellor's A)

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• Theatre Foyer View
  • The theatre foyer is located Westminster Theatre.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the theatre foyer.
  • There is not step-free access throughout the foyer.
  • The type of flooring in the foyer is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in the foyer 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Wayfinding signage is available.
  • The nearest seating is located throughout the theatre foyer.
  • The foyer does not play background music.
• Box Office View
  • There is not a box office within the foyer.
• Bar View
  • There is not a bar within the foyer.

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Theatre Seating Area(s) (Chancellor's A)

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• Theatre Information View
  • This is located at the rear of the Chancellor building on the ground floor of building A.
  • Concessions are not available.
  • Tickets are not free for companions/carers.
  • No performances are captioned.
  • There is a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
  • There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the theatre(s).
  • The hearing assistance system does not cover all areas of the theatre(s).
  • No performances are signed.
  • No performances are audio described.
• Access to Seating View
  • The information below describes access to the Grand Circle.
  • The theatre area is located at the rear of the theatre.
  • There is step-free access to the theatre area.
• Theatre Area Information View
  • This information refers to the Grand Circle.
  • The type of flooring in the seating area is carpet.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • The width of the rows of seating is 43cm.
  • The lighting level before and after performances is low to moderate.
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located next to the food court, approximately 15m from the theatre entrance.
  • There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
  • The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) N.
  • The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
  • There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting level at the steps before and after performances is low to moderate.
  • The lighting level at the steps during performances is low to moderate.
  • The steps are not clearly illuminated during performances.
• Designated Seating Area(s) View
  • There is designated seating available in this area.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are located to the left of the theatre entrance, row N.
  • The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
  • There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
  • There is/are 1 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
  • The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
  • Companions/carers sit next to the patron and behind the patron.
  • There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (The Charles Strasser and The Maureen Strasser Rooms - Chancellor's A)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located at the rear of the building past the Westminster Theatre.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access The Charles Strasser and The Maureen Strasser Rooms.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the building past the Westminster Theatre.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access The Charles Strasser and The Maureen Strasser Rooms.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Chancellor's A)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located opposite the university reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar staircase to the left of entrance B, approximately 4m from the entrance.

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Other Floors (Chancellor's A - Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left of entrance C.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance C.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

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Lift (Chancellor's A, Level 1)

• The lift is located on level 1 at the rear of Building A.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift entrance in Building C.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are level 1 and level 1 upper.
• There are automatic, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • A key is required to use the platform lift.

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Entrance (School Of Humanities - Chancellor's A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of Building A ahead as you exit Building A stairwell.
  • This entrance gives access to School Of Humanities.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School Of Humanities'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer, Food Court - Chancellor's A, Ground Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the centre of the building on the ground floor, next to the food court.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main 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 pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 265cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 95cm from floor level.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary 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 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 left.
  • 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 lid) 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.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • The 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 87cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Chancellor's A)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the centre of the building on the ground floor, next to the food court.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m 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 available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is an ambulant cubicle in the female toilets only.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on level 1 of Building A next to Building A stairwell.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the Building A stairwell.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets on level 2 of Building A.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Chancellor's A-B Connection, Level 1)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on level 1 of Building A, ahead as you exit the Building A stairwell, past the School of Humanities.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access level 2 of Building B.
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Entrance B - Chancellor's B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Building A.
  • This entrance gives access to Building A, floor 0.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Chancellor's Entrance B'.
  • There is ramped/sloped and 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 83cm from floor level.
  • 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.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Outside Access (Entrance J - Chancellor's B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the centre of Building B on the lower ground level.
  • This entrance gives access to the Building B lower ground and staircase J.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Chancellor's Entrance J'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Language Centre - Chancellor's B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located approximately 12m to the right of the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the language centre, Building B level 0.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left when facing the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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.

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Other Floors (Chancellor's B)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of building B.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the Language Centre entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, 0, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar staircase at the rear of Building B.

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Other Floors (Staircase J - Chancellor's B)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of Building B.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Entrance J.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are LG, 0.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Chancellor's B, Lower Ground)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and right as you enter Building B via entrance J on the lower ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance J.
  • 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 and written text 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 light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 155cm x 373cm (5ft 1in x 12ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 145cm from floor level.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist turn 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 115cm.
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • 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) (Chancellor's B)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located in the centre of Building B on floor 0.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located at the rear of Building B on the lower ground level.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the entrance J.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar female toilets on level 1. There are similar male toilets on level 2.

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Outside Access (Entrance C - Chancellor's C)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the centre of Building C.
  • This entrance gives access to Building C, Floor 0.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School Of Law Chancellor's Entrance C'.
  • There is step-free 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) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 97cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 171cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.

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Outside Access (Entrance D - Chancellor's C)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Building C.
  • This entrance gives access to Building C upper level 0.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Chancellor's Entrance D'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 108cm from floor level.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Other Floors (Chancellor's C)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located next to the lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance C.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual doors to access the stairwell on upper level 0, upper level 1 and upper level 2.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2.
  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

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Lift (Chancellor's C)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter the building via entrance C.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance C.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• There are automatic single doors to access the lift lobby on the upper ground floor, upper first floor and second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 196cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Chancellor's C, Upper level 0)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in Building C, on upper floor 0, ahead and left as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Building C lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is 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 inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 298cm x 304cm (9ft 9in x 9ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 70cm (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 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 93cm.
  • 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 low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Chancellor's C)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located in the centre of Building C on level 1.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the lift.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located in the centre of Building C on level 2.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the the lift.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.