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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences staff offices, located on the second floor of the building.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Denmark Hill Campus - IInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Denmark Hill.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
Lighting levels are medium.
The reception desk is high height.
The desk has a lowered section.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

The lift is located on the far right hand side as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Comments View
- At the time of survey, the lift was out of order.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located on the second floor, leading to the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 112cm (3ft 8in).

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located just past the reception desk.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 197cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 6in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- There is a similar adapted toilet located on the second floor, with a slightly bigger cubicle.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located just past the reception desk.
- Unisex toilets are 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- Toilets are available on all floors.