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Summary

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• Service View
  • The John Maynard Smith (JMS) building is located off the North-South Road to the south centre of the campus, between Pevensey I and the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) Teaching Centre.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; computer workspaces, research and teaching laboratories, seminar rooms, staff offices, common rooms, social spaces and tea room, multi-faith prayer and contemplation room, quiet room, and a lecture theatre.
  • Faculties and departments include the School of Life Sciences; Biology and Environmental Science, including the Evolution, Behaviour and Environment offices; Chemistry & Biochemistry; the Robert Whittle Student Space; the School of Psychology; and the School Office.
  • There are internal connections to the Biomedical Research Facility (BRF) and the Centre for Research Perception and Cognition (CRPC), and a link bridge to the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).
  • Biomedical Research Facility (BRF) link (new tab) - click here.
  • Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the female and male standard toilets on level 4, and in the Lecture Theatre Wing on level 3.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and level 4, and on level 3 of the Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and level 4, and on the ground floor of the Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on level 4.
  • This guide is arranged to cover the main JMS building first, then the Lecture Theatre Wing services, and then all toilet and shower facilities. There is no through route between the main building and the Lecture Theatre Wing.

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Useful Information

• The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors available to advise disabled students and students with a learning difficulty or ongoing physical or mental health condition.
• To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
• Email: studentsupport@sussex.ac.uk.
• The Student Centre brings together student support services who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or via Zoom on a range of issues. They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
  The Student Centre is located on Refectory Road opposite Bramber House and the Health Centre.
• To see more information on The Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 075 700.
• Email: studentlifecentre@sussex.ac.uk.
• The Admissions Office deals with all full-time undergraduate applications, and full and part-time Masters and PhD applications.
• To see more information on Admissions (undergraduate applications) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 678 416.
• Email: ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk .
• The Accommodation service provides guidance, advice and information to help you live as a student while studying at Sussex.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
• Email: housing@sussex.ac.uk.
• To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
• Email: information@sussex.ac.uk.
• Staff training available includes Equality and Diversity courses which include Disability Awareness.
  The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
• For more information on Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) Clinical Neuroscience click here (opens new tab).

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Disability Advice Contact Details

• The Student Centre brings together student support services, including Disability Advice, who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or online on a range of issues.
  
• They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
• This service can be contacted:
• by phone on 01273 075 700
• by email on disabilityadvice@sussex.ac.uk
• or via the Student Support Portal.
• Further disability support information can be found on the Student Hub.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is located near Falmer on the outskirts of Brighton, off the A27 between Brighton and Lewes.
    Brighton may be reached from the north via the A23 and from Lewes via the A26.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders, who may park without a permit in any parking space on campus (including disabled parking spaces).
    Blue Badge holders must first register personal and vehicle details via e-mail (Transport@sussex.ac.uk), or in person at the Transport Office in the Hastings building.
    Some Blue Badge bays are for specific visitors only and are indicated by a vehicle registration number displayed on bay signage. Other visitors must not park in these spaces.
    Standard parking requires a paperless parking permit, although the first hour is free.
    Visitors and staff with pay as you go (daily) permits pay for parking via the PayByPhone app.
    Visitor parking is available in Car Parks 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10.
    Staff, associates, and students may also pay daily, monthly or annually (see the Campus parking link below for further details).
    There are reduced rates available for staff.
  • For more information on driving directions (Google Maps) please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Bus routes 23, 25 and N25 connect central Brighton to the campus. There are numerous bus stops located throughout the campus.
  • For more information on Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Falmer.
  • Falmer is served by Southern Railway on a branch line connecting to main services to/from other destinations by changing at Brighton, Lewes, or Eastbourne. .
  • For more information on Southern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Falmer Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • How to get to the University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Campus parking.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Parking for disabled staff and students (free).
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Parking fees for standard parking.
  • 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.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 1 - Science.
  • The car park is located towards the east centre of the campus.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • There is step free access from Car Park 1 - Science via the walkway between Pevensey I and the Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC).
  • The route from Car Park 1 - Science to the main entrance is approximately 140m.
  • There is alternative step-free access from Car Park 3 - Biology Road.
  • The route from Car Park 3 - Biology Road to the main entrance is approximately 70m.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1 - Science)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located towards the east centre of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Accelerator Building, Chichester III, Friston, Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC), Hastings, Pevensey III, Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre (TFMRC), and the Trafford Centre.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 225cm x 440cm.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is not step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the Pevensey II level 3 rear entrance.
• Comments View
  • The main Blue Badge parking bays are outside the Friston building.
  • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays directly outside the Trafford Centre.
  • There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays directly outside Pevensey II for Pevensey II and Pevensey III.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay directly outside the Accelerator building/GDSC.
  • Some Blue Badge parking bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • Some Blue Badge parking bays have markings which are faded.
  • The marked zones are a mixture of both sides, one side, and no marked zone.
  • There are no marked zones to the rear of any Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is step-free access from the car park to the Accelerator, Friston, Hastings, GDSC, and Pevensey III buildings.
  • There is not step-free access from the car park to the Chichester III building.
  • There is step-free access to Chichester III via internal links within the Pevensey III building.

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Approach (Main Entrance from North-South Road)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Approach (Main Entrance from GDSC)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • The ramp has a guard rail on both sides.
  • There is a similar approach to the alternative main entrance doorway from Biology Road.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the quadrangle opposite the GDSC building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 2.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the School of Life Sciences John Maynard Smith Building'.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 78cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a similar entrance on the other side of this entrance opposite the BSMS Research building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a multi-faith prayer room and contemplation space and quiet room on level 4.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • Hearing assistance systems are available in the JMS Lecture Theatre, and in some teaching laboratories.
  • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift is located on the left after the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the third floor, on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 178cm x 180cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the third floor, on the fourth floor and on the fifth floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 2, 3. 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is another set of stairs to the rear right of the building for access between levels 3, 4, and 5.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit this stairwell on levels 4 and 5.

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Entrance (CRPC - Level 3)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3 in the CRPC building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 3 of the John Maynard Smith building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located straight after the entrance doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.

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Entrance (Life Sciences School Office - Level 3)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3, on the right along the corridor in the Life Sciences School department.
  • This entrance gives access to the Life Sciences School Office reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'School Office'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Opening Times (Life Sciences School Office - Level 3)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Life Sciences School Office - Level 3)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left from the lift.
  • The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 121cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Approach (Level 4 - BSMS Link Bridge)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • The slope has a guard rail on both sides.
  • The slope can be accessed from Car Park 1 - Science.
  • The steps can be accessed from Biology Road.

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Outside Access (Level 4 - BSMS Link Bridge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the link bridge between the BSMS building and the John Maynard Smith building.
  • This entrance gives access to level 4.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly after the threshold of the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Entrance (BRF - Level 4)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 of the Biomedical Research Facility.
  • This entrance gives access to level 4 of the John Maynard Smith building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of and after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a handrail after the entrance on the right hand side going up.

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JMS Tea Room - Level 4

• The lounge is located on level 4, on the right after exiting the lift.
• There is step free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in the room includes: seating with and without armrests, a sofa and a booth.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 67cm - 77cm.
• There is a service counter at a height of 87cm from the floor.
• The lighting is good.

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Entrance (Quiet Rooms - Level 4)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4, on the right after exiting the lift.
  • This entrance gives access to the multi-faith and contemplation room, and the wellbeing room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Quiet Room'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.

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Quiet Rooms - Level 4

• There is a multi-faith and contemplation room and a quiet room off the quiet rooms lobby.
• The multi-faith and contemplation room has a manual, heavy single door which opens away you.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• There is step free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: seating without armrests.
• The lighting is moderate to good.
• The quiet room has a manual, heavy single door which opens away you.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm.
• There is step free level access throughout the room.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: seating with armrests, a stool, and a sofa.
• The lighting is moderate to good.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is a wash basin in the room.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap is a lever mixer.
• There is also a fridge in the room.
• The lighting is good.

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Approach (John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Outside Access (John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off North-South Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'JOHN MAYNARD SMITH BUILDING Lecture Theatre'.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Other Floors (John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre Wing)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left after the entrance to the John Maynard Lecture Theatre.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are levels 2 and 3 of the John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre wing.
  • There is no through access to the JMS building from this stairwell.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets on level 4.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • 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 is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 148cm (5ft 5in x 4ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 179cm 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.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The transfer space is also obstructed by the wash basin.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets on level 4.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • 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 is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 148cm (5ft 4in x 4ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The transfer space is also obstructed by the wash basin.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the left after the main entrance, through the doors on the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The wash basins in the female standard toilets are 85cm high. The wash basins in the male standard toilets are 83cm high.
• Comments View
  • There are additional female and male standard toilets on level 4.

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Standard Shower (Level 4)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 4, along the rear right corridor.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a 32cm high step over into the shower tray. There is a flip down seat 46cm high. There is also a seat without armrests.

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Entrance (Level 3 - Toilets Lobby - John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre Wing)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the John Maynard Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • This entrance gives access to the level 3 toilets lobby.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Unisex WC and rest area'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from 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 84cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - John Maynard Lecture Theatre Wing - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 3 of the John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the top of the stairs.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 91cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 168cm (6ft x 5ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
  • There is a flush 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 the left.
  • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 high.
  • 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).
  • The 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (John Maynard Smith Lecture Theatre Wing)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on level 1 of the John Maynard Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the entrance to the John Maynard Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is Braille and written text 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on level 3 of the John Maynard Lecture Theatre Wing.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the top of the stairs.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There was a trip hazard at the threshold of the doorway at the time of survey (January 2025).