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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Dental Institute Practice, open to the public.

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  • Departments include : Primary Dental Care, Acute Dental Care, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Therapy, Dental Surgery and the Craniofacial Prosthetic Unit, plus Dental Nurse Training.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Denmark Hill Campus - King's College Hospital.
• 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.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is main King's College Hospital car park.
• The car park is located on the far side of the Arthur Levin Building.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located outside the Arthur Levin Building.
• There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (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 doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Level Change (Between the doors at the Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the left hand side.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located straight ahead as you enter.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • The ramp overcomes the steps and has handrails both sides.

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Reception (Help Desk)

• The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.

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Reception

• The desk is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The details here are for the reception area on the ground floor, which contains the desks for Emergency Dental Care, Community Special Care Dentistry, Maxillofacial, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Consultant Clinics.
  • There are reception areas on floors 1-3.

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Inside Access

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

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  • Photograph 2 shows the coffee kiosk located just inside the main entrance.

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Other Floors

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

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just off the main reception and waiting room area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 48m (52yd) from main entrance.
• 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 104cm x 190cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• 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 7m (22ft 12in) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the third floor, in the main foyer area.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 207cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 78cm (2ft 7in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the main reception area.
  • The female and male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Standard toilets are also available on all other floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do 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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.