Disabled Access Guide for Biocentre

The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in Leicester.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leicester.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

There is general parking available within the grounds of the University.

Parking is available to permit holders only.

Blue Badge holders need to apply for a permit.

Students are encouraged not to bring cars onto the campus.

There is one designated parking bay near this building.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The scooter can be used throughout the building.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Arrangements can be made for charging scooters or wheelchairs, please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk in the first instance.

The photograph on the left shows the lowered work bench in one of the laboratories.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the right past reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.2m (4ft 7in x 3ft 11in).

The clear door width is 82cm.

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 not have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

There is a large cubicle that is reserved for disabled people but it does not have any adaptations, other than a low toilet seat at a height of 43cm.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building.

The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

A BSL interpreter can be arranged as required.

Documents can be created in Braille on request.

Please contact the AccessAbility Centre at accessable@le.ac.uk for further information.