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Disabled Access Guide for Newton Building
Harrow Weald Campus
Brookshill
Harrow Weald
Middlesex
HA3 6RR
Tel: 020 8909 6100
Fax: 020 8909 6060
Email: enquiries@harrow.ac.uk
Web: http://www.harrow.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the security office, Cafe Weald and Energise Training Centre.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Harrow Weald.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Headstone Lane.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Harrow and Wealdstone.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 7 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.02m x 4m (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 90m (98yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 162cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the main 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 width of the ramp or slope is 119cm (3ft 10in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the main entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located ahead as you enter the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 200cm (6ft 6in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located ahead as you enter the building.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are shallow.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The ramp leads to Cafe Weald and Energise Fitness Training Centre.
Fitness Suite (Energise Training Centre)
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located next to Cafe Weald in the Newton Building.
The fitness suite is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are Physics, Chemistry and Modern Languages.
There are 7 steps leading to a landing, then a further 12 steps to the 1st floor.
There are 2 classrooms located on the landing.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the security office opposite the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 350cm (8ft 6in x 11ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 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.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
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.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
The sink is adjustable.
There is an adult changing bed also available which is 68cm high.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left of the main entrance.
The female toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left of the main entrance.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located to the right of the main entrance.
The unisex toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The unisex toilet next to the adapted toilet is staff only and requires a key for access.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The photograph shows the security office located to the left as you enter the building.
