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Disabled Access Guide for 47 Park Place
Cardiff University
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 3AT
Tel: 02920 874 000
Fax: 02920 874 000
Email: Health@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the University Health Centre, Occupational Health and Health and Safety.
Access to the building is via a University card.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
These opening times refer to the University Health Centre.
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
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 2m x 5m (6ft 6in x 16ft 4in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Park Place outside the Students' Union.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 2m x 5m (6ft 6in x 16ft 4in).
Standard marked parking bays are located on Park Place.
The nearest University car park is outside the Main Building, on the opposite side of Park Place from this building.
Please see the separate guide for the Main Building for more details.
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 intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 109cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
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 127cm (4ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps and has handrails both sides.
Reception
The reception desk is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
There is level access to the doctor's room, some consultation rooms and the Occupational Health Area.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the corridor next to the reception area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The ramp leads to the adapted and male toilets and some consultation rooms.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Health and Safety Training Room and offices.
The stairs between floor 0-1 have the handrail on the left hand side going up.
Between floors 1-2 the handrail is on the right hand side going up.
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 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located along the corridor next to the reception area, past the ramp.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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 sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 120cm x 256cm (3ft 11in x 8ft 4in).
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 63cm (2ft ).
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 not 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 the left.
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 41cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
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 bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on floor 1.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located next to the adapted toilet.
The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on floor 0, to the right as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The unisex toilet is a Sluice Room in the Occupational Health area, shown in photograph 2.
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.
