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Building S - Old Sports Hall

Harrow Campus, University of Westminster, Watford Road, Middlesex, HA1 3TP

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Access Guide

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Overview

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Saturday 10:30 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:30 - 17:00.

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free access via the pedestrian walkway from the halls of residence / Northwick Park Underground station direction.
  • There is a long slope with a slight gradient on the approach from The Forum.
  • There is a step-free access point to the right of the building as viewed from The Forum, off the halls of residence pedestrian walkway.

Getting Around

  • There is a single access corridor within the building, plus a large sports hall.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth, with a shiny finish .
  • There is seating available at reception.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor from the main entrance, on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the female and male standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located along the corridor from the main entrance, on the right.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations cubicle.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the female and male standard changing rooms.
    • There is a 10cm high step over into the standard shower areas in the changing rooms.

Parking (Campus Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the side of Buildings C and L.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the entrance to The Forum.
    • The nearest designated bay is approximately 100m from the entrance to Building S - The Old Sports Hall.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Staff or students without a permit should enter their vehicle registration details at reception.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the front-right of the building, opposite The Forum and Building L.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 9 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 clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • 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: chairs without armrests.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the right after the main entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the gym.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 7cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Entrance (Sports Hall)

  • This entrance is located on the left after the reception counter.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shared - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor from the main entrance, on the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 230cm (width) x 285cm (depth) and there is 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 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low 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 49cm 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 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 108cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a light switch pull cord on the left as you enter the facility. The pull cord toggle is 109cm above the floor.

Shower with Adaptations (Within the Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations cubicle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.