Access Guide
Introduction
- Basement - IT lab
Ground floor - West Smithfield Library
1st floor - IT Services
2nd floor - Pathology Laboratory, Blood Transfusion, Specimen Reception
3rd floor - Museum. - Related link Museum (Third Floor).
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queen-mary-university-of-london/museum-3rd-floor
- Related link Robin Brook Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queen-mary-university-of-london/robin-brook-centre
- Related link West Smithfield Library.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/queen-mary-university-of-london/west-smithfield-library
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Comments
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- The services on level 2 (Pathology Laboratory, Blood Transfusion and Specimen Reception) are run by and belong to St Bartholomew's Hospital and not the University.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The West Smithfield Campus is located within the City of London, just off Holborn Viaduct / Newgate Street (A40).
- This campus does not have a car park, but on-street and public car parking is available nearby.
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By Bus
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- Bus 46 (Lancaster Gate Station to St Bartholomew's Hospital) stops directly outside the Pathology and Museum Block.
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By Train
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- Farringdon and City Thameslink stations, on the Thameslink Line, are both close to this campus. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest tube stations are Barbican and Farringdon on the Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle lines, and St Paul's and Chancery Lane on the Central line.
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Useful Links
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- For more information, please see the How To Find Us page on the University Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the campus by bus or tube.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the Thameslink website for details trains to Farringdon Station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 2756.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Enquiry Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 8478 (for prospective and applicant UG Medicine and Dentistry Students; 020 7882 5511 for all other prospective and applicant students).
- To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0800 376 1800 (UK callers only) or 020 7882 5511.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Residences Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7882 5522.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are Blue Badge bays located to the left of King Henry VIII gate off West Smithfield. These have dimensions of 190cm X 490cm. They are about 100m from the venue.
- There is also standard pay and display parking to the left of the Henry VIII Gate.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
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Step(s)
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- 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the library.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- 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 double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- These doors are kept locked. To have them opened contact a member of staff.
Inside Access
- Photograph 1 shows the replica Roman sarcophagus located in the 1st floor landing of the building.
- Photograph 2 shows the entrance to the IT Services Office located on the 1st floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the basement floor, on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 130cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- The lift is located between the Robert Brook Centre and the Pathology and Museum Block. On the ground floor it is located externally to both The Robert Brook Centre and the Pathology and Museum Block.
Accessible Toilet
- The near accessible toilet is located n the Robin Cook Building. Please see relevant guide for more details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located in the IT services office on the 1st floor.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the lift.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.