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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include workshops, classrooms, social and study space, the Bernie Hub Social Space, multi-faith room, meeting room and staff offices.
• Faculties include Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Roehampton Vale campus is located approximately 3.4 miles from Kingston town centre in Southwest London.
  • The campus is immediately adjacent to A3 Roehampton Vale, between Roehampton Lane and Robin Hood Way/Kingston Bypass.
  • Kingston University recommends visitors use public transport links rather than arriving by car.
  • All cars parked at University sites must have an electronic permit, this includes Blue Badge holders.
  • Students are not able to park on campus during core working hours 07:30 - 16:30.
  • Outside core working hours, students with a permit can use the limited parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Visitor parking is by prior arrangement only.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are available on-site.
• By Bus View
  • Transport for London services 85, 265 and K3 from London stop at Roehampton Vale Campus.
  • Services 969 and K3 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stop PA.
  • Services 85 and 265 stop at Roehampton Vale Asda Stops PB and PC.
  • There is also a free inter-site bus service run by the University for students, staff and visitors.
  • Inter-site bus service KU1 connects Roehampton Vale campus with the Kingston Hill and Penryn Road campuses, as well as Kingston town centre.
  • Click here for further information about the Kingston University Intersite bus service (opens in new tab).
• By Train View
  • Putney train station is approximately 2.5 miles from the campus.
  • Click here for information about Putney station (opens in new tab).
  • Kingston train station is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Click here for information about Kingston station (opens in new tab).
  • Putney and Kingston are both served by Southwestern Railway.
• By Underground View
  • Southfields Underground station is approximately 2.6 miles from the campus.
  • Click here for information about Southfields Underground station (opens in new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on getting to Kingston University, please see the Location page of the Kingston University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Kingston University Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 3308 9932.
• Email: admissionsops@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Disability and Mental Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7314.
• Email: disability@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 7311.
• Email: accommodation@kingston.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Kingston University Students Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 8417 2868.
• Email: studentsunion@kingston.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located around the main building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 436cm x 456cm (14ft 4in x 14ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard adjacent the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'HAWKER WING'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 130cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Social Space - Common Room

• Location and Access
• The Common Room is located on the right after the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the lounge.
• For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  
  Tables and Seating
• 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 table is 62cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 72cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, booths, stools and high stools.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• The lift is approximately 7m (22ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 140cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, and 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead and left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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First Floor - Bernie Hub

• Location and Access
• The Hub is located on the first floor, on the right out of the lift.
• There is step-free access to the Hub.
• For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  
  Tables and Seating
• 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 table is 62cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 72cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 105cm.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also coffee tables, high tables, sofas, booths, stools and high stools.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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First Floor - Multi-Faith Space

• Location and Access
• For access there are single manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  
  Tables and Seating
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also coffee tables and sofas in the Sisters space.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (49ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along and to the end of the left-hand corridor after the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 200cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in) .
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft 0in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm .
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor and the second floor.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located along and to the end of the left-hand corridor after the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (49ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Standard Toilets - Notes

• Squat toilet facilities are available in cubicles on the ground floor within the standard male and female toilets.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.