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Introduction

• The halls contain a mixture of standard rooms and studio rooms. Two of the studio rooms have been adapted for use as accessible accommodation.
• The building contains a large common room, kitchen, meeting room and laundry room on the ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • To reach Lansdowne Campus from the North or the East, leave the A338 at the junction marked Travel Interchange onto St Paul's Road, then take St Swithuns Road.
    At the roundabout at the end of St Swithuns Road take the right-hand exit which will bring you onto Christchurch Road (B3066) where the buildings that comprise the campus are located.
    
    From the West follow the directions to Talbot Campus but proceed past the University on the A3049 (this becomes Talbot Avenue).
    Next take the Wimborne Road (A347), then the Lansdowne Road (B3064) to continue onto Christchurch Road (B3066).
    
    There is no student parking at the Lansdowne Campus, although the area is well served by public (pay and display) car parks within easy walking distance of all university buildings.
  • Permit holder parking is provided around the Lansdowne Campus.
  • This car park can be accessed from either Christchurch Road or Cotlands Road.
  • For sat nav users, the postcode for the building is BH1 3NA.
  • 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 is no visitor parking at this building.
  • There are pay and display car parks located 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 Christchurch Road which is the closest stop to Studland House.
• By Train View
  • 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 Christchurch Road.
  • The pedestrian route from the station to Studland House, using the underpass at St Pauls Road (A35), is approximately 850 metres.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail. .
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bournemouth Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Bournemouth Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 585cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on in front of the building along Holdenhurst Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Car park is run by the Executive Business Centre, in order to use the car park permission must be attained from the Executive Business Centre.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Reception

• Lyme Regis is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Common Room

• Entry from reception lobby is via controlled heavy manual double doors. A key fob is used. The key fob reader to enter is 118cm high. To exit a touch pad is used which is 116cm high. The doors are 164cm wide.
• To enter from the rear of the building is via a hand touch pad which is 116cm high. The doors are heavy manual double doors, 164cm wide.
• The common room has a pool table, table-tennis table, sofas, tables and high chairs. There are tables 72cm to underside, 76cm to surface, along with coffee tables.
• The flooring is a mix of wood and carpet. Lighting is moderate to good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Common Room)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 89cm.
• There are dining chairs with and without armrests.

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Meeting Room

• There is a meeting room off the common room.
• The entrance door is light single door 82cm wide which opens inwards.
• There is a meeting table, 68cm to the underside, 71cm to the surface. There are chairs without armrests.
• Flooring is carpet. Lighting is moderate to good.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  
• The laundry is accessed by a heavy single door that opens away from you with a width of 86cm.
  
• The height of the lower washers controls are at a height of 95cm.
  
• The height of the dryer controls is 117cm.
• An app - washnet.co.uk - is used to reserve a machine and pay for its use.
• There is a non-slip floor and lighting is moderate to good.
• There is one chair with armrests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten.
  • The stairs are located towards the right of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
• The lift is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) 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 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There are three lifts located here labelled 1, 2 and 3.

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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 on the second and third floors.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • The room number viewed was 23.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 310cm x 360cm (10ft 2in x 11ft 10in).
  • The bed is 50cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 38cm (1ft 3in).
  • 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 accessible sink, hob and surfaces.
  • 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 210cm x 245cm (6ft 11in x 8ft).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 90cm.
  • 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 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 a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • 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 high.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 medium.
• 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.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Standard Accommodation can be seen in photographs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a keyfob can be acquired from the reception.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 182cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 162cm and 173cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.