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Disabled Access Guide for Studland House
Lansdowne Campus
Bournemouth University
12 Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3NA
Tel: 01202 317581
Fax: 01202 962736
Email: enquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the School of Health and Social Care, IT Services, Open Access Computing Room, Seminar and Meeting Rooms, Additional Learning Support, Academic Services and a cafe.
The building is open 24 hours a day.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Lansdowne Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bournemouth.
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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not 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 3.5m x 4.5m (11ft 5in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd) from the car park 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2.1m (6ft 10in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
The on street parking is short stay only.
For more details of parking at the university, please see the University website parking pages.
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 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 147cm (4ft 9in) wide.
This entrance is only open between 07:00 - 18:00 Monday - Friday.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
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 behind the reception desk.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
The lift is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.35m (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
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 not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are between 95 and 122 cm high.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar (Costa Cafe)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Some tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 92cm (3ft ) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is sandwiches and snack.
The cafe is located on the ground floor, to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
| Day | Opening Times (Cafe) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor, behind the cafe area.
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 inwards and outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 106cm x 185cm (3ft 5in x 6ft ).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not 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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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.
The towel dispenser is 132cm (4ft 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 bright.
There are also adapted toilets available on floors 2, 4 and 6, which have tactile and Braille signage.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located behind the cafe area.
The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Male and female toilets are also located on floors 2 - 4 and 7, with male only toilets on floors 6 and 8, and female only toilets on floor 5.
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.
This service can be requested.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are not available on request.
The photograph shows one of the seminar rooms.
