Access Guide
English to Welsh Translation
- Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.
- These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.
Summary
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Service
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- The offices are located on the first floor, access via stairs.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; offices.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor through a set of double doors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor through a set of double doors.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This building is located within the University Hospital of Wales site, which is located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
- There are car parks located around the hospital area that provide parking for visitors for up to four hours.
There is also a free park and ride.
The bus runs from Pentwyn, just off the A48(M) at CF23 8HH to the University Hospital of Wales site.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The main University Hospital Bus Stop is along the Gateway and serves routes 2 City Circle, 8, 9, 9A, 15, 26, 51, 64, 65, 65A, 86, 86X, 95 and G1.
There is also a free bus service from the Cardiff Park and Ride. - For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Heath Low Level.
- The nearest train stations are Heath High Level (Rhymney Valley line to and from Cardiff) and Heath Low Level (Coryton line to and from Cardiff).
Both are one mile away from the University Hospital of Wales site. - For more information on Heath High Level station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Heath Low Level station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- University Hospital of Wales Transport Information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Heath Park Way.
- This entrance gives access to ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Bio Engineering and Rheumatology Research Centre'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- The key code pad is at a height of between 140cm and 150cm for the first door.
The key code pad is at a height of between 138cm and 147cm for the second door.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
- 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 ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right after you enter the second door.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 1.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not 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 not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 1 off the reception waiting area, of the Institute of Medical Genetics building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- The colour 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 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.