Access Guide
Introduction
- Queens University facilities are located on the fourth floor of the Dunluce Medical Centre.
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- The MBC/Health Sciences Campus is located off the Lisburn Road and is easily accessible by car.
- There is a campus car park at this site for QUB permit and Blue Badge holders.
Visitors with a MBC car park visitor pass can also use the car park.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops outside the City Hospital on Lisburn Road. The buses that stop here are 9A, 9B, 9C, 23, 38, 51, 103, 523, 525, 530, 538 and 551.
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By Train
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- There is also a train station very close to the venue so accessing the venue by train is possible. The train station is called City Hospital Train Station.
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Useful Links
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- Belfast Bus Route Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Belfast Train Journey Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5251.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Services offers support in a wide range of issues, as well as offering help in obtaining the DSA (Disabled Students Allowance).
- To see more information on Asperger’s Social and Support Group at Queen’s please click here (opens new tab).
- The group meets at least once a month during term-time, usually in the Student Guidance Centre. It allows students to develop friendships, discuss any difficulties which they may experience at university and receive support both from their peers and the group facilitators (two Disability Officers). The group meets in a safe, secure environment where members feel comfortable and accepted. Group activities vary and depend on members’ interests, e.g. watching a film, visiting the Ulster Museum and the Linen Hall Library, going out for lunch, as well as workshops on healthy eating and stress management.
- To see more information on University Health Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 90 664634.
- Students are entitled to medical services at the University Health Centre.
- To see more information on Disability Research Network please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 028 9097 5117.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Research Network is a new multi-disciplinary initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academics, policymakers, practitioners and community and voluntary sector organisations with an interest in disability studies and research. It provides a unique opportunity for members to share knowledge and disseminate the growing body of disability research being carried out in Northern Ireland, stimulate debate about disability issues and develop collaborative partnerships for future disability research and further development of disability policy and practice.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Health Sciences Campus.
- The car park is located in the Health Sciences Campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Jubilee Road, in front of the Medical Biology Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Medical Biology Centre.
- 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the Medical Biology Centre.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance of the Medical Biology Centre.
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Comments
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- There is one Blue Badge parking bay beside the front door, one to the side of the building and two located behind Clements Café.
- This car park can be used by staff and visitors with appropriate permits.
- Blue Badge holders can also use the car park provided that they display their Blue Badge.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter the Dunluce Building.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the Dunluce Building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 141cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 8in).
- 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 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 low to moderate.
Entrance (Queens University Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you exit the lift on the fourth floor.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The main 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 161cm (5ft 3in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the fourth Floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 some 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 moderate to good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located just inside the Queens University entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 2m from the Queens University 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.