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Disabled Access Guide for EastGate House
Newport Road
Cardiff
Wales
CF24 0AB
Tel: 02920 874000
Fax: 02920 874000
Email: enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Cardiff School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies - the Clinical Skills Room, teaching rooms and staff offices.
The University occupies floors 4-7 in this building.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Cardiff.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cathys.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is underneath the building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.8m (13ft 1in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the 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 block paving.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 3.3m (10ft 9in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
The 3 designated bays are located next to the main entrance.
The main part of the car park has a tarmac surface, and the bays here are allocated equally to all of the occupants of the building.
The car park is for permit holders only.
For more details of parking around the university, please see the University Website Directions Page.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There are also manual revoting doors available at the entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
The ramp has a handrail on both sides.
Reception (Building Main Reception)
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13.
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
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located left of the building main reception as you face it.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 2m x 1.28m (6ft 6in x 4ft 2in).
The clear door width is 120cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Reception (School Information Desk)
The reception desk is 11m (12yd) from the lifts.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are medium.
The School Information Office is located on the 7th floor, to the left as you exit the lifts.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
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 6m (19ft 8in) from the lifts.
The accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you exit the lifts on the 7th floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft ).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 233cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
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 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are similar accessible toilets on floors G, 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the 7th floor, opposite the lifts.
The female toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the lifts.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the 6th floor, opposite the lifts.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the lifts.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also female toilets the 5th floor, and male toilets on the 4th floor.
Additional Information
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 not Text Relay aware.
