Access Guide
Access To
- The Hub is located on the ground floor of St Thomas' House and comprises St Thomas' House Library, and The Hub Café and social space.
- View information on St Thomas' House (opens new tab) .
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access via lift into The Hub.
- There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 106cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
Library (St Thomas' House Library)
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, riser recliner chairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, high tables and desks.
- All desks and some seating are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are 2 bookable study pods available. The study pods have an open door width of 81cm. There is seating with armrests, a sofa, and a coffee table within each study pod. Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user. For information on study pod bookings, click here (opens a new tab).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This library is unstaffed, for assistance contact a librarian via the LibChat service on the LibAnswers pages on your mobile device, or by using one of the LibChat PCs in the library.
- Information about auxiliary aids and accessible software is available from disability@kcl.ac.uk. For further information on disability support, click here (opens a new tab).
Eating and Drinking (The Hub Café)
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Location and Access
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- The Hub Café is located within The Hub on the ground floor of St Thomas' House.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left after the entrance to The Hub.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a width restriction of 74cm at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- For opening times, click here (opens a new tab).