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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a lecture theatre, staff offices and classrooms.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Tower Lecture Theatre please click here (new tab)
• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Function Room please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Tower Lecture Room please click here (new tab)
• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Seminar Room 1 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Seminar Room 2 please click here (new tab)
• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Board Room please click here (new tab)
• Space(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for GC/Café 24 please click here (new tab)

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main building entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main building 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 tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • This car park is extremely busy and usually full.
  • During the daytime the car park is for Blue Badge holders, patient transport vehicles and taxis only.
  • General parking is permitted 16.30 - 08.30 only Monday - Friday and all day weekends.

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Outside Access (Main Building Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, from Great Maze Pond.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open by revolving.
• The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • These powered doors revolve automatically.
  • They can be made accessible by using the button to the right of the door to slow it down.

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Level Change (Main Building Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance and Patient Transport)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance, off Great Maze Pond.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a step free path from this entrance to the patient pick up point.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located from the parking area to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Tower Wing Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main building reception.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The first entrance shown leads to lifts A, for floors 18-30.
  • There is separate entrance to the right to lifts B, for floors 1-18.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Floors go from LG and G up to the 32nd floor.
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the lecture theatre on floors 30, 31 and 32.
  • Level access to the lecture theatre is on the 29th floor.

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Lift (Genetics Department 5-8)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 5-7-8.
• The lift is 45m (49yd) from low level lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 160cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 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 medium.

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Lift (Low Level Lift - Lifts B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the rear left of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18.
• The lift is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main building entrance.
• The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
• 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 does have Braille markings.
• The lift does 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 (High Level Lift - Lifts A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-17-18-20-21-22-23-24-26-26-27-28-29-30.
• The lift is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main building entrance.
• The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
• 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 does have Braille markings.
• The lift does 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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Accessible Toilet (Eighth floor)

• 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, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the low level lift - lift B.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the left of the eighth floor.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 205cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in) 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Thirtieth floor)

• 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 13m (14yd 8in) from the high level lift - lifts A.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the left of the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 228cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 6in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The door slides and folds open.

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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 left of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the low level lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.