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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include study rooms, meeting rooms, teaching rooms and computer rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Brookfield Campus is located to the south east of the City Centre and the Main University Campus. It is off the A6 London Road, which leads south off the Inner Ring Road (A594).
  • Parking is available at this campus.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes Sapphire 31 and 31A, and the UHL Hospital Hopper stop on London Road outside this campus.
• By Train View
  • Leicester Station is located on the south side of the City Centre, just off the Inner Ring Road. Leicester is on the London - Sheffield and the Birmingham - Stansted lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information about getting to the Brookfield Site, please see the Brookfield page on the University website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more details regarding buses in Leicester, please see the Arriva website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information regarding trains to Leicester, please see the National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Kingfisher House.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • There is also a car park Brookfield Site which can be used for visitors to Mary Seacole Cottage.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Kingfisher House)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear side of Kingfisher House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Brookfield Kingfisher House.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 210cm x 504cm (6ft 11in x 16ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge 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.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 66m (72yd 6in) from the Brookfield Allotment Cabin.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Brookfield Site)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the site, accessed off Holmfield Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Brookfield Heron, Mallard and Kingfisher Houses.
  • 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 permit holders.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Brookfield Heron, Mallard and Kingfisher Houses.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
• Comments View
  • There is step free access from the far end of the car park only.
  • Access from the lower section, nearer Holmfield Road, is via 8 deep steps with handrails both sides (shown in photograph 5).
  • Step free access to the Post Graduate Teaching Centre (PGTC) is not possible, apart from going back to Holmfield Road, and following the path around to the front of the site.

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Outside Access (Entrance 1 - Stepped)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Entrance 2 - Accessible)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is/are 5 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to storage rooms on first floor from entrance 2.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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0.03 - Kitchen

• This kitchen is located off the Start-up Co-working room.
• The single door opens towards you (pull), may be difficult to open with an opening width of 74cm.
• Kitchen counter has a height of 89cm.
• There is a microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge.

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Other Floors (Entrance 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located just beyond the entrance 1.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the entrance 1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Entrance 2)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located just beyond entrance 2.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance 2.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Entrance 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond entrance 2.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance 2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 144cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • The control buttons need to be continually depressed to operate the lift between floors.

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Entrance (Standard Toilets and Shower near to Entrance 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located within 0.02 - Start Up-up Co-working office.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the 0.02 Start-up Co-working office.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a step into the shower cubicle at a height of 21cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Entrance 2 - First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor from entrance 2.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 203cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 visual 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
• 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual 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 85cm.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance 1 - Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the 0.002 Start-up Co-working office.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the entrance 1.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance 2 - First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor accessed from entrance 2.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the platform 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 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.