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Introduction

• The Disability and Dyslexia Service is located on the third floor of the Bancroft Building and consists of rooms 3.02, 3.02A, 3.02B, 3.02C, 3.02D, 3.04, 3.06, 3.06A, 3.06B, 3.06C, 3.06D, 3.06E. The Disability and Dyslexia Service reception is located in room 3.06.
• There is also an Assistive Technology Room located on the second floor in rooms 2.12 and 2.13. There is also an Assistive Technology Room located in the Mile End Library.
• Related link Bancroft Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/bancroft-building
• Related link Mile End Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/mile-end-library

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Mile End campus is located just off the Mile End Road / A11. This road links the City of London with the A12. The A12 then links to the North Circular Road (and the A11 off that) and the M25.
  • There are Blue Badge bays located throughout the campus, which can be used by anyone with a valid Blue Badge. Car parking is available on campus for staff permit holders. Temporary permits are available for visitors and contractors by prior arrangement.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via bus 25 (Oxford Circus to Ilford), 205 (Paddington Station to Bow Church DLR Station) and 339 (Shadwell Station to Leytonstone Station).
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway stations are Liverpool Street Station and Fenchurch Street Station. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The campus is located between Mile End (on the Hammersmith and City, District and Central lines) and Stepney Green (on the Hammersmith and City and District lines) underground stations.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information, please see the How To Find Us 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 campus 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 trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 2756.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Enquiry Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 8478 (for prospective and applicant UG Medicine and Dentistry Students; 020 7882 5511 for all other prospective and applicant students).
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0800 376 1800 (UK callers only) or 020 7882 5511.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Residences Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7882 5522.
• Email: [email protected].

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Site/Campus Car Park (Queens' Building)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located between Queens' Building and G.O. Jones Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the G.O. Jones Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 467cm x 484cm (15ft 4in x 15ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Mile End Road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mile End Road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the G.O. Jones main entrance lift.
• Comments View
  • The blue badge bay is 13m from the main entrance to the Queens' Building.
  • At the time of survey (March 2023) the left hand side of the car park was under construction so the amount of parking available was reduced.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of eth Queens' Building as shown in photograph 8.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Library Square.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.

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Lift (Bancroft Building Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right on entering the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1500kg.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 122cm (4ft).
• The dimensions of the lift are 139cm x 245cm (4ft 7in x 8ft).
• 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 medium.

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Lift (Goods Lift)

• There is not a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 170cm (5ft 7in).
• The lift door opens by sliding and is heavy.
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 184cm (5ft 3in x 6ft).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Disability and Dyslexia Service 3.06 leading to 3.06A, 3.06B, 3.06C, 3.06D, 3.06E, 3.06F, 3.06G, 3.06H)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor to the right on exiting the lift on the left hand side of the corridor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift and this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the Disability and Dyslexia Service 3.06 leads into the reception area of the service.
  • Rooms 3.06A, 3.06B, 3.06C, 3.06D, 3.06E, 3.06F, 3.06G, 3.06H are Disability and Dyslexia Service staff offices based off of the reception area.
  • The push pad to open the door to the service is 80cm high.
  • There is also a key card reader placed 100cm high for staff access during out of office hours.

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Reception (Disability and Dyslexia Service)

• Disability and Dyslexia Service is located to the right on entering.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the 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 medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a waiting area in the reception with sofa seating at a height of 44cm with armrests and a coffee table at height of 30cm (shown in photograph 3).
  • There is seating in front of the reception desk with a height of 46cm and 44cm both with armrests on both sides (shown in photographs 4).

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Inside Access (3.06A, 3.06B, 3.06C, 3.06D, 3.06E, 3.06F, 3.06G, 3.06H)

• 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 hearing system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Room 3.06 is the reception area of the Disability and Dyslexia Service.
  • Rooms 3.06A, 3.06B, 3.06C, 3.06D, 3.06E, 3.06F, 3.06G, 3.06H are Disability and Dyslexia Service staff offices located off the reception area.

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Entrance (3.02, 3.02A, 3.02B, 3.02C, 3.02D)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor at the far end of the corridor to the right of the DDS reception entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift and this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to rooms 3.02, 3.02A, 3.02B, 3.02C (Disability and Dyslexia Service staff offices) and 3.02D (DDS Specialist mentoring room).
  • There is a key card reader placed at 98cm high for staff access during out of office hours.
  • There is also an entrance into room 3.02 and room 3.04 Disability and Dyslexia staff offices directly from the corridor (shown in photographs 2 and 3).
  • These doors are 76cm in width, heavy and push away from you to enter.

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Inside Access (3.02, 3.02A, 3.02B, 3.02C, 3.02D)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• The portable loop is located in the Disability and Dyslexia Service reception.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Entrance (3.11)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor at the far end of the corridor to the right of the DDS reception entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift and this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

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Inside Access (3.11)

• 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 medium.

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Entrance (2.13 leading to 2.12)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the second floor to the right on exiting the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the lift and this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • The entrance has Braille and tactile signage.
  • To access this room you will need to pass through a set of double doors that open away from you with a width of 154cm (shown in photograph 2).

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2.12 & 2.13

• These are the specialist Assistive Technology Rooms.
• 2.12 is located to the rear of 2.13 and is accessed via a single door that is push to open. It serves as a room for isolated study or for one on one teaching. It also contains the Braille embosser.
• All desks are height adjustable as are the chairs many of which have armrests.
• Photographs 1, 2 & 3 show room 2.12 and photograph 4 shows room 2.13.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located on the second floor of the Bancroft Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are female and male standard toilets located on the third floor of the Bancroft Building.