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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Student Union Shop.
• Related link Main Entrances / Reception / The Street.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-entrances-reception-the-street
• Related link A Block - Maria Hewlett Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/a-block-maria-hewlett-building

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• Comments View
  • The shop is located on the ground floor of A Block - Maria Hewlett Building, in the entrance foyer.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Harrow.
• The nearest National Rail station is Kenton.
• The nearest underground station is Northwick Park.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the towards the west of London and can be access of Watford Road.
  • There is parking situated towards the north of the campus.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • University Of Westminster (Stop BB) is located on Watford Road just to the west of the campus, which serves routes 182, 483 and N18. There are also bus stops to the north of the campus for Northwick Park Station and bus stops to the south of the campus for Northwick Park Hospital.
  • For more information on TFL Bus Information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Kenton Train Station.
  • The Train Station is located approximately 0.5 miles to the north of the campus.
  • For more information on Kenton Station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Northwick Park.
  • Northwick park Station is located just to the North East of the building. The station is on the Metropolitan Line.
  • For more information on Northwick Park please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Maps and information on Harrow Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support Information.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Disability Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0203 506 8800.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Hub and Student Support. The student live chat sessions to assist students from Monday - Friday during term time. The Student Centre helpdesk at Marylebone Campus reception is open Monday to Friday during term time.
• To see more information on Student Hub please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]..
• The Careers and Employability service responds to online queries from Monday to Friday. You can prearrange appointments to meet with the Carreers and Employability Service to take place at the Harrow, Cavendish and Marylebone Campuses.
• To see more information on Careers Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7911 5184.
• Email: [email protected]..
• Student Wellbeing Service.
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking (NHS Staff Only)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the front right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a zebra crossing across the car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Harrow Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the north of the campus.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Campus Reception entrance to the Main Building and the Sports Hall.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 495cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Campus entrance into Main Building / Campus Reception / Street.

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Outside Access (West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the Watford Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of Westminster'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
  • The width of the revolving door is 115cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.

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Entrance (Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the west end of the Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is an alternative single door entrance with a width of 82cm which can be seen in photograph 3.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to your right on entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 14 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Reception (Watford Road / Security Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to your left on entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Watford Road Entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 108cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 54cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 100cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.

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Opening Times (Student Union Shop)

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of A Block, off the main entrance foyer.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at all times.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • The Student Union shop sells food, drink, stationary and branded clothing.

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Counter

• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Student Union Shop entrance.
• Student Union Shop is located to the right on entering the Student Union Shop.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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  • There are accessible toilets available on the ground floor of C Block and in E Block, next to the Student Union Office.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are standard male and female toilets available on the ground floor of C Block, and male standard toilets in the main entrance foyer of A Block.
  • Please see the separate guides for A Block and C Block for more details.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.

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  • The shop manager is trained in BSL.