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Chesil House

Lansdowne Campus, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, BH1 1QG

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
  • This venue is situated in the Lansdowne Campus.
  • The nearest mainline station is Bournemouth.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Summary

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Madeira Road Multistorey Car Park.
  • The car park is located off of Madeira Road, to the left of Chesil House.

Useful Information

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The bell is at a height of 138cm.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • Entry through the entrance door is via the use of a key card. The key card reader is 110cm. To exit, there is a button at 136cm from the floor.
    • There is a very slight slope in front of the entrance.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The desk/counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Laundry

  • Comments View
    • The laundry room is on the first floor adjacent to the common room which is off the courtyard.
    • There is a heavy single manual door, 82cm wide, that opens inwards.
    • There are 3 washing machines and 3 dryers. For the lower machines, the controls are 96cm from the ground.
    • An app - washernet.co.uk - is used to access and pay for the use of the machines.
    • The flooring is level with no shiny parts. There is medium contrast between the floor and walls.
    • The lighting is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The laundry room is on the first floor adjacent to the common room which is off the courtyard.
    • There is a heavy single manual door, 82cm wide, that opens inwards.
    • There are 3 washing machines and 3 dryers. For the lower machines, the controls are 96cm from the ground.
    • An app - washernet.co.uk - is used to access and pay for the use of the machines.
    • The flooring is level with no shiny parts. There is medium contrast between the floor and walls.
    • The lighting is moderate to good.

Common Room

  • Comments View
    • The common room is located on the first floor off the courtyard.
    • Access is via manual double doors that open outwards. The doors are light and 168cm wide.
    • The flooring is carpet with no shiny parts. The carpet has a pattern which might be seen as holes or steps.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • Lighting is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The common room is located on the first floor off the courtyard.
    • Access is via double doors that open outwards. The doors are light and 168cm wide.
    • The flooring is carpet with no shiny parts. The carpet has a pattern which might be seen as holes or steps.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • Lighting is moderate to good.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
    • The stairs are located ahead of reception.
    • The stairs are approximately 12m from the the entrance to Chesil House.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are three similar staircases accessible from the first floor.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the building.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
  • The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are 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.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 2 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the fifth and sixth floor.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • This is by lift.
    • The room number viewed was 51D.
    • The width of the door to the room is 91cm (2ft 12in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 240cm x 313cm (7ft 10in x 10ft 3in).
    • The bed is 48cm (1ft 7in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are height adjustable sink and surface in the kitchen area and an accessible wardrobe.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 233cm x 207cm (7ft 8in x 6ft 9in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 93cm (3ft 1in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head height is adjustable.
    • The type of shower controls used are lever.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are handrails available for the shower.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
    • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Comments View
    • Although not adjoining, there is a room located next to each of the accessible rooms which can be allocated to a carer. These rooms are separated from the rest of the flat.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, in the common room.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 325cm (5ft 1in x 10ft 8in).
    • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 not a toilet roll holder.
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar accessible toilet on the ground floor.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.