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Introduction

• Related linkhttps://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-hallam-university/access-guides/robert-winston-building.
• Robert Winston Building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Sheffield.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 345cm x 477cm (11ft 4in x 15ft 8in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • This car park only has Blue Badge bays.
  • There is a strict Permit to Park policy on all campuses. First priority for permits is given to staff and students with disabilities. Pre-booked visitor parking is available in any designated parking space at Collegiate Campus.

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Parking (Level 1 Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 323cm x 480cm (10ft 7in x 15ft 9in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the staff entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the staff entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Robert Winston Building Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).
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  • This entrance gives direct access to Level 4.

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Level Change (Robert Winston Building Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • There is also an easy slope with handrails on the right leading from the front car park to the entrance (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Outside Access (Staff Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, in the Level 1 car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

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  • Access at this entrance is by keycard.
  • The height of the keycard reader is 107cm.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the foyer as you enter the building via the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 208cm (3ft 4in x 6ft 10in).
• 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 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 medium.

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  • There are 2 identical lifts in this location.
  • The lift surveyed was the lift to the right as you face the lifts.
  • There is floor information in the lift.

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Lift (Rear Lift)

• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• The lift is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 127cm x 137cm (4ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is floor information in the lift.
  • Access to Level 4 is by key card only.
  • The height of the key card reader is 86cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building via the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Robert Winston Building main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs at the front left of the building giving access to Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (shown in photographs 4 and 5). There are similar stairs at the rear of the building giving access to Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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  • There are manual double doors to access the stairwell on Levels 2, 3 and 5.
  • There are manual single doors to access the stairwell on Level 6.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 476cm (15ft 7in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Crescent Restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 39cm (1ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• The type of food served here is salads, sandwiches, hot lunches, cakes and pastries and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located on Level 4 of the Robert Winston Building.
• Please see the guide for more details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet is located on Level 4 of the Robert Winston Building.
• Please see the guide for more details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.