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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self catered student accommodation, a common room, meeting room and a launderette.

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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 National Rail station is Bournemouth.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Lansdowne Campus is located just off the A338, near the centre of Bournemouth.
  • Bournemouth is accessed via the A338 from Salisbury in the North, M27/A31/A338 in the East/London, and A31/A35/A338 in the West.
  • For sat nav users, the postcode for the building is BH8 8GP.
  • The car park is for staff permit holders only between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays. Outside of these hours the car park is open to the public for pay and display.
  • There are a small number of visitors parking bays but these must be pre-booked by a staff member so that a permit can be issued.
  • There are also council pay and display car parks nearby.
• By Bus View
  • As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
    
  • This service provides transport between our two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
    
  • Unibus services U1 and U4 stop at Lansdowne, Cranborne House which is the closest stop to Bournemouth Gateway Building.
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  • The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, served by Cross Country and South Western Railway rail services.
    
  • From the station, cross the road to catch the U1 or U4 bus services from Dorchester House and then alight at Lansdowne, Cranborne House.
    
  • The pedestrian route from the station to Bournemouth Gateway Building, using the underpass at Station Roundabout, is approximately 500 metres.
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  • Unibus.
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  • CrossCountry.
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  • South Western Railway.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Bournemouth University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 969696.
• Email: accommodation@bournemouth.ac.uk.
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 440cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 5in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception and central block entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception and central block 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 between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There are litter bins / bollards immediately to the right of the right-most Blue Badge parking bay.
  • The bins / bollards are between 130cm and 175cm apart.
  • The standard parking bays are for staff, contractors and visitors only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance and Reception)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Central Block, off the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 108cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The door is opened via a key fob. The key fob reader is 97cm from the ground. To exit, there is an exit button at 137cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on Lansdowne Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 109cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 159cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • The door is opened via a key fob. The key fob reader is 97cm from the ground. To exit, there is a button 107cm from the ground.
  • There is a very slight slope in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (South Wing Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the car park side of the building, to the left of the reception and central block entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • The entrance door is controlled by a key fob. The key fob reader is 98cm from the ground. There is a button to exit at 139cm.
  • There is a very slight slope in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (North Wing Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the car park side of the building, to the right of the reception and central block entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the North wing of Cranborne House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'North Wing'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • To exit, there is a button 139cm from the ground.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception and central block entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (South Wing)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, 1, 2, ,3 ,4 ,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 identical stairs in the Central Block and North Wing.

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Lift (South Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground, 1, 2, ,3 ,4 ,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the South Wing lift.
• 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical lifts in the Central Block and North Wing.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located in the South Wing.
  • The room number viewed was 9 1.03.
  • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 180cm x 360cm (5ft 11in x 11ft 10in).
  • The bed is 56cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 35cm (1ft 2in).
  • 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 the wardrobe, which can be made accessible.
  • 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 270cm x 195cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 low.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is medium.
  • 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 bright.

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Accommodation (Higher Dependency Room)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The accessible facilities are located in the South Wing.
  • The room number viewed was 1/G.06.
  • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 193cm x 330cm (6ft 4in x 10ft 10in).
  • The bed is 54cm (1ft 9in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 31cm (1ft).
  • 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 a kitchen area with a sink, hob and surface 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 270cm x 192cm (8ft 10in x 6ft 4in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • 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 shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 low.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • 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 good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The ceiling track hoist covers the bed, desk, shower and toilet.
  • A Deaf Message Services (DMS) is installed at Cranborne House, where a text message is sent to the mobile of anyone signed up within seconds of the fire alarm being triggered.
  • An epilepsy alarm is available which can be moved to any room if required.

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Launderette

• The Launderette Room is located in the South Wing on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the South Wing entrance.
• The room is accessed via a single manual door 77cm wide which opens inwards and is open between 08:00 and 22:00 each day.
• The launderette contain 6 washers and 6 dryers. The washers are all at floor level. Of the dryers, 3 are at floor level and 3 are stacked on top of the washers. The maximum height to access a dryer is 156cm.
• The room also contains fixed seats without armrests. The floor is level and without any shiny parts.
• The lighting is good.

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Common Room

• The common room is located off the reception lobby.
• It is accessed by two manual heavy doors. The first is 77cm wide and the second is 78cm wide.
• There are sofas but no chairs with armrests.
• The flooring is laminate throughout.
• The lighting is moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.