Access Guide
Introduction
- Ground Floor - Reception, Consulting Rooms, and a Teaching Room.
First Floor - Offices and Shower.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the North Leave the M5 at Junction 21 and take the A370 signposted to Bristol. In Congresbury turn right at the first set of traffic lights and follow the road (B3133) signposted to Cheddar and Churchill. The entrance to the Bristol Veterinary School is approximately three miles on the left. From the South West Leave the M5 at Junction 22 and take the A38 towards Bristol Airport. Turn left onto the B3133 and take the first exit on the mini roundabout onto Stock Lane. The entrance to the Bristol Veterinary School is on your right.
- There is parking located around the Langford Campus.
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By Bus
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- The First A2 Link service operates in the Langford area and can be used in conjunction with the X1 service which runs between Bristol Bus and Coach Station and Weston super Mare.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Yatton approximately four miles away.
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Useful Links
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- Information on Bus services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail services websites information on Yatton Station.
- 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: 0117 331 0444.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disability Services is located on the lower ground floor of Hampton House. The reception team is available here from 09:30 to 16:00 Monday to Friday.
- Telephone Number: 0117 394 1649.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Enquiries team is here to answer any questions regarding study and admission to the University.
- To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0117 954 6640.
- Email: [email protected].
- The accommodations office is located in the Hawthorns.
- To see more information on Careers Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0117 928 8221.
- Email: [email protected].
- The careers office is located in 5 Tyndall Avenue and is open during term time between 09:30 and 16:45 Monday to Friday.
- There is disability awareness training for staff at the university.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located directly in front of the Small Animal Practice.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The car park is located to the rear of the Langford campus to the right of the Churchill Building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are parking spaces located around the campus for staff and students.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the Langford campus to the right of the Churchill Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Churchill 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, visitors and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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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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Comments
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- There is additional parking situated around the campus.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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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 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 push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
Outside Access (Staff Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
Reception
- The Main Reception is located in front on entrance.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are no 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 good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a small shop in the reception area shown in photograph 2.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located to the right of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 17m 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 on all 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the end of the corridor to your right on entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 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 moderate to good.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor to your right on exiting the lift.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located down the corridor to your right on entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 235cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 9in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 48cm (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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right on entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.