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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Dermatology on the second floor of Block 7, and Cancer Research on the third floor of Block 8. This wing also contains the Shepherd Hall Restaurant on the ground floor, and the Chapel on the first floor.
• Related link North Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/king-s-college-london/st-thomas-campus/access-guides/north-wing
• Related link East Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/king-s-college-london/st-thomas-campus/access-guides/east-wing

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• Comments View
  • The South Wing can be accessed from the North Wing and the East Wings.
  • Please see the separate guides for these buildings for more details.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the St Thomas' Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is London Waterloo.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Lambeth North.

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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 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 400cm (15ft 9in x 13ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the side entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 44m (48yd) from the side 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 a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does have to cross a road.
• The road is generally quiet.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The area at the side of the building can also be used as a drop off point.
  • The main hospital car park can be accessed via the North Wing.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite the Evelina Children's Hospital.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) 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 (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located opposite the Prideaux building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is locked 20:00 - 06:00 every day.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• 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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Outside Access (Internal Link from the North Wing)

• This information is for the entrance located just past the North Wing lifts on the ground floor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Internal Link from the North Wing)

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

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Outside Access (Millennium Garden Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located from the garden area facing the river to the South Block close to the internal link from North Block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically (towards you).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the Central Hall, located on the ground floor of the wing.

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Other Floors (Stairs B)

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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 not 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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  • These stairs access Blocks 5 and 6 of the wing.
  • There are 2 additional sets of Stairs, C and D.
  • Stairs C access Block 7 and Stairs D access Block 8.
  • These also access the fourth floor.

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Lift (Lift B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 55m (60yd) from internal link from the North Wing.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 197cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
• 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 bright.

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  • Lift B is located between the side entrance and the link to the East Wing.
  • There are 2 further set of lifts, C (located off the centre of the main corridor) and D (by the rear entrance).
  • Lift C accesses the fourth floor.

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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 46m (50yd 11in) from the internal link from the North Wing.
  • The accessible toilet is located along the corridor leading to the Governors Hall Suite, opposite the Central Hall.
  • 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.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 313cm (5ft 7in x 10ft 3in).
  • 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 153cm (5ft).
  • 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.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
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  • 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.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The 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 on the ground floor by the Govenors Hall Suite.
  • The female and male toilets are 34m (37yd 7in) from the internal link from the North Wing.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • Standard toilets are available throughout the wing, including in the Cancer Research area on the third floor of Block 8.
  • There are also standard toilets available in the Twin Research area, but these are accessed by 3 deep steps.

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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.