Access Guide
Student Services
Student Centre, Park Campus
Boughton Green Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN2 7AL
Tel: 01604 735500
Email: studentcentre@northampton.ac.uk
Web: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/support
Introduction
The building houses the following:
Student Services Department, Assignment Office, Access Ability Office, Centre for Academic Practice, Accommodation, Financial Guidance, Counselling and Mental Health, International Student Support, Medical Centre, Northampton Assessment Centre, the Learning and Teaching Department and Student Appeals and Complaints.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
This venue is situated in Northampton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Northampton.
Parking
The designated car park to the Student Centre is car park 4 on Park Campus.
Please see the separate guide for this car park for details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 185cm (6ft ) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
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.
Access into the Northampton Assessment Centre ia via a push pad operated automatic door 160cm in width.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There are moderate ramps which lead down to the entrance to the Accommodation Service and up to the Access Ability rooms.
There is level access to The Northampton Assessment Centre which conducts assessment of needs for students with disabilities.
The photograph shows the ramp leading down to the Accommodation Service.
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the reception desk.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.36m (3ft 4in x 4ft 5in).
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 26m (28yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the right through the foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the right through the foyer.
The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the accessible 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 on the right through the foyer.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
The photograph shows the moderate ramp leading up to the Access Ability rooms.
