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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN)

16 De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AF

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a large building with 9 levels.
    • The building has 2 lifts.
    • The building has 6 staircases.
    • The building levels are signed as: Basement, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
    • The building comprises a Main Wing along the front of the building, which extends towards the rear on the right-hand side (West), arranged over 9 floors.
    • There is also an East Wing which extends towards the rear on the left-hand side of the building, and is arranged over 5 floors.
    • The Main Wing West connects to the East Wing towards the rear of the building and is arranged over 3 floors.
    • The Main Wing West also connects internally to the KCLSU Hub towards the rear of the building, although there is no further through access between the KCLSU Hub and the East Wing.
    • The Main Wing, East Wing, and connecting wings enclose a central open courtyard.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Related Access Guides View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to reception and the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There are 2 other entrances.
  • 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is also an enclosed platform lift within the central open courtyard between the Main Wing and the KCLSU Hub
    • This lift overcomes external steps within the courtyard.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • There are automatic doors along some circulation routes, some of which are push pad activated.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 11 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, on Levels 1 to 5, and on Level 7.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on Level 1 to the rear of the building, on Level 2 in the East Wing, and on Levels 4, 5, and 6.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all levels.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 2 near the main lifts.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located on the ground floor near the Robin Murray Lecture Theatre.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the Quiet and Wellbeing room, and on Level 1 in the toilet with adaptations near the main lifts.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations near KCLSU Entrance 2.
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the front-left of the Main Building East on Levels 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right-hand side of the building, and also to the rear of the building.
    • Vehicular access to the rear of the building is via the campus car park which is located within an interior courtyard off de Crespigny Park, next to the Henry Wellcome building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from either of the main entrance or the KLCSU Hub entrance to the rear of the building.
    • The nearest designated bay to the the rear of the building is 50m from the side entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 250cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging point is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The Blue Badge charging point is 25m from the KLCSU Hub entrance.
    • The Blue Badge charging point is 50m from the side entrance.
    • The electric vehicle charging point is to the rear of the building.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 68cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead after the main entrance, on the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead past the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The basement, ground floor, and Levels 1 to 6 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 109cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 128cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
    • The right-hand lift also provides access to Level 7.
    • There is also a lift to the front-left of the Main Building East.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located straight ahead past the reception desk, on the left.
  • The ground floor and Levels 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are additional stairs to the left (East) and right (West) within the Main Wing, to the rear of the East Wing, and also to the centre of the building.
  • All floors within the respective wing can be accessed by these stairs.

Toilet and Shower with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear-right of the Main Building West near KCLSU Entrance 2.
    • The distance from main lifts is 47m.
    • The distance from the side entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 102cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 158cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - East Wing - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor along the access corridor between the front-left Main Building East and rear-left of the building East Wing South.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 90m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 315cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3, left out of the main lifts, then left again.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 172cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.