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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self catered accommodation.
• Lower Ground Floor - Bar Lounge
  Ground Floor - Reception, Common Room & Canteen
  Mezzanine Floor - Accessible and Standard Rooms
  First Floor - Accessible and Standard Rooms
  Second Floor to Twelfth Floor - Standard Rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • High Holborn hall is located in central London, on High Holborn (A40), close to the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue.
  • This Hall does not have its own car park, but a public car park, and Blue Badge and standard on-street parking are available nearby.
• By Bus View
  • London Bus routes 1 (Canada Water Bus Station to Tottenham Court Road), 134 (North Finchley Bus Station to New Oxford Street) and 242 (Homerton Hospital to Tottenham Court Road).
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube stations are Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines and Tottenham Court Road on the Central and Northern lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information, please see the How to get to High Holborn page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the LSE by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 6167.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7125.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7160.
• To see more information on Residential Services Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7531.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Shaftesbury Car Park.
  • The car park is located Museum Street.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the building).
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 580cm (6ft 7in x 19ft).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on off High Holborn.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on off High Holborn.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking is pay by phone Monday 08:30 - 18:30.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Reception

• The reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • The desk is staffed 24 hours a day, with Security staffing the desk from 21:00-08:00.

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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 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 not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The portable loop is located at reception.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to M36.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the mezzanine floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was M36.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 113cm x 184cm (3ft 8in x 6ft).
  • The bed is 48cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are The shared kitchens in flats that contain accessible rooms have height adjustable surfaces and an oven at an accessible height as shown in photograph 3.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
• Comments View
  • The standard rooms are not ensuite and the toilet and shower facilities can be seen in photographs 5 & 6.
  • There is a medium step to the showers in the standard accommodation that can be seen in photograph 7.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of the stairs to the rear of the building that can be seen in photograph 2.

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Eating and Drinking (Lounge)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• 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 counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of food served here is cereals and breakfast.

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Lift (North)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the ground floor corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 138cm (4ft 9in 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are two lifts located here.

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Lift (South)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-M-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 138cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not 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 bright.

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Eating and Drinking (Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the north lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 36cm (1ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 69cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the ground floor corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor and the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the main corridor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.