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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include hot and cold meals and snacks.
• The food court provides the catered food for the accommodation at Priory Hall.
• Related link TheHub.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/coventry-university/access-guides/thehub
• Related link Priory Block J.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/coventry-university/access-guides/priory-hall-j-block

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Coventry lies at the heart of a motorway network. Once you get to the city centre there are signposts to the University from all the relevant ring road junctions.
    From London: follow the M1, leaving it at Junction 17 onto the M45. At the end of the M45, continue along the A45 and follow the signs for the city centre.
    From East Anglia and eastern England: Take the A14 until it meets the M1/M6 interchange. Then take the M6 to Junction 2 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From southern England: take the A34 to the M40. Leave the M40 at Junction 15, then take the A46 and follow signs for the city centre.
    From the southwest: take the M5, then the M42, leaving the M42 at Junction 6. Follow the A45 to Coventry. From South Wales: follow the M4 to the M5, then as above.
    From western Scotland and the Northwest: leave the M6 at Junction 3 and follow the signs for Coventry city centre.
    From the North: take the M1 to Junction 21, then to the end of the M69, following signs for Coventry city centre.
  • There are three Blue Badge bays allocated for parking on University Square. There are also numerous car parks located nearby including the Multi-Storey Staff Car Park on Gosford Street.
    There are also the Gosford Street, Grove Street and Lower Ford Public Car Parks Located nearby.
• By Bus View
  • Pool Meadow bus and coach station is located five minutes' walk from the University's main reception in the Alan Berry building.
    For details of local bus/coach/train times and destinations please contact the bus station enquiry line on: +44 (0) 24 7655 9559.
    National Express offers connections between Coventry and other major cities around the UK. If you travel from Birmingham Airport you can take line number 900 bus to Pool Meadow station.
    Additional buses to reach University Square can be found at the Grove Street Bus Station (Stop CU5 on Cox Street) 4, 8, 8a, 8s, 9, 9a, 9s, 10, 10a, 11, 11U, 12X, 13, 13A, 16, 23, 23A, 41, 74, 74A, 74B, 74S, 85S, 86, 539, 580, 585, 585A, 585B, 585S, 735, X6, X30, X31
• By Train View
  • University Square is approximately 0.8 Miles from Coventry Train Station and should take approximately 16 minutes to reach by foot.
    Coventry is on the main intercity route. Trains from London (Euston) leave every 30 minutes throughout most of the day with journey times of 1 hour to 80 minutes. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Coventry from Birmingham International Station.
    There are also daily services from Scotland and the Northwest, from Bristol, the Southwest and South Wales. In addition there are frequent services from Oxford, Southampton and Bournemouth, as well as Nuneaton, Rugby, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International (for Birmingham International Airport and the National Exhibition Centre). Check the National Rail Enquiries website for more information.
• Useful Links View
  • The website for national express bus services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Multi Storey Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services - Health and Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Advisors are part of the Health and Wellbeing team which is located in the Health and Wellbeing Centre within TheHub.
• To see more information on Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 024 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Medical Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 76592012.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0247 615 8158.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Future Lets service can also be visited in the Charles Ward Building.
• To see more information on thefutureworks please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02476 158 815.
• Email: [email protected].
• Providing information for Undertaking Temporary Work with Coventry University.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 233cm x 644cm (7ft 8in x 21ft 2in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on along Priory Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There are additional Blue Badge parking bays, which are signed but not marked, at the bottom of Priory Street, opposite the Cathedral (shown in photographs 4 - 6).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (University Square)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off University Square.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There is a set of manual double doors to access the building to the left of this entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right at the bottom of the slope from Jordan Well.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm (4ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • Student ID Cards are needed to access the building between 20:00 and 07:00.
  • The keycard reader at the second set of doors is 119cm from the floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located in the main ground floor foyer area.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the University Square entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases located around the building. There are manual single doors to access the similar staircases.
• Comments View
  • These stairs can be used to access the roof terrace.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you as you enter via the University Square entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the second floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the University Square entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 138cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical lifts in this area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the food court area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lifts.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are 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 pizza, burrito, hot lunches and hot breakfasts.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Food Court)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the food court.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 201cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 120cm and 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear right of the food court.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.