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Overview

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• About View
  • Old Building is a very large building with with 8 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 5 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as B, G, M, 1, M1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There is internal step-free access (via lift) between Old Building and Connaught House on the second floor.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest underground station is Holborn.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Charing Cross.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .

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Getting Inside

• The approaches to the building are step-free via slight slopes.
• Old Building has five entrances. Four entrances provide ramped access to the ground floor via double push pad activated, automatic doors. One entrance is stepped and has double manual doors.
• One entrance is signed as Old Building Accessible Entrance. Two entrances are signed as LSE Old Building. One entrance is signed as Student Services Centre. One entrance is signed as Stairwell B.
• The Accessible Entrance on Portugal Street provides step-free ramped access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
• The main entrance located on Houghton Street has step-free access via a slight ramp and platform lift. The entrance located on the corner of Clare market has stepped access. The Stairwell B entrance and Student Services entrance off Clare Market have step-free access via a slight ramp.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
• There is a slight ramp on the first floor opposite the rear lift with a handrail on the right going up for access to rooms 1.07 - 1.11. There is a similar ramp to access rooms 1.13 - 1.18.
• There are 7 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the right going down for access to the gymnasium. There are 7 clearly marked steps with a handrail on both sides going up for access to the badminton court. There are 4 marked steps leading up with handrails on both sides to access the locker room located before the steps to the gymnasium. There is a steep ramp with no handrails for access to the basement floor from the stairwell .
• There is a slight ramp with no handrails for access to the Department of Social Policy Rooms 2.49 - 2.63. There are 8 clearly marked steps with handrails on both sides for access to the rear of the second floor. The platform lift overcomes the steps. There are 7 clearly marked steps with a handrail on the left going up for access to rooms M2.02 - M2.19 on level 2M.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish. .
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• There is wall mounted wayfinding signage provided at key points of circulation routes. .
• There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Fourth Floor Restaurant (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Staff Dining Room and Common Room (opens new tab) .
• Other Areas View
  • View information on Student Services Centre (opens new tab) .

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Portugal Street and Aldwych.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The designated Blue Badge bay is located on Portugal Street and the standard bays are located on Aldwych.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on Houghton Street.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 unmarked.
• The step has tactile markings.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 70cm.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is step-free level access via lift as you enter.
• The lift bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm .
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are manual double doors to the right of the automatic doors which open outwards.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

• This entrance is located on Portugal Street.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The distance from main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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: benches.
• The chairs are fixed.

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Lift (Main)

• The lift surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy ramp or slope.
• B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual 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 1000kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 86cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 100cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Student Services Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the Student Services entrance.
• The distance from Student Services entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual 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 400kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Connaught House)

• This entrance is located on floor 2 along the corridor to the left of the lift .
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are 7 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The second door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.

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Lift (Connaught House Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located by the Connaught Entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from Connaught Entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 82cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 126cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Second Floor Level Change)

• The lift surveyed is located in the middle of the second floor.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main lifts is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and Braille markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 100cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 97cm (width) x 126cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Stairwell A)

• The stairs surveyed are located by the main lifts inside the main entrance.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The basement, Ground, MG, 1, M2, 2, 3, M3, 4, 5 and 6 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Changing Places (G.26 )

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor to the rear of the venue. .
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the Portugal Street entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There are paper towels for drying hands.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 95cm and 172cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (G.04 - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the left of the reception foyer.
  • The distance from the main lift is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy ramp slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual 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 high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.