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Disabled Access Guide for LRC - Nightingale Centre
Kingston Hill Campus
Kingston Hill
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7LB
Tel: 020 8547 7380
Fax: 020 8547 7312
Email: library@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/library
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Introduction
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 21:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Norbiton.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located behind the Business School.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 5m (10ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 65m (71yd) 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 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.
The designated parking has both tarmac and block paved surfaces and are located opposite the tennis courts outside the Business School.
The nearest car park situated at the university is Car Park D which has maximum height restriction of 210cm.
There are no designated parking bays within Car Park D.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 220cm (7ft 2in) wide.
Reception (Nightingale Centre)
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is barrier entry to the building from the main reception.
Reception (Help Desk)
The reception desk is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are raised and lowered areas on the ground floor and the 1st floor.
Each area can be accessed via moderate ramps which are 140 cm wide.
There is level access throughout the 2nd floor.
The photograph shows the level change on the 1st floor.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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 (Main)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the library.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.4m (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Lift (Staff)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the staff area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.05m (2ft 11in x 3ft 5in).
There is not 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lift opens into the staff area on the ground floor. This lift is for staff use only.
Restaurant / Bar (Learning Cafe)
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
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 ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are .
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Level Change (Learning Cafe)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance to the cafe.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear of the library opposite the main lift.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 5in).
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 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is an identical adapted toilet located in the same position on the 1st floor.
There is a unisex toilet available in the staff area.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the library opposite the main lift.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear of the library opposite the main lift.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is an identical adapted toilet located in the same position on the 1st floor.
There is a unisex toilet available in the staff area.
Library
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
The adaptive technology resource centre is located on the ground floor.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
