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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • Secure parking is available.
  • There are security cameras in the car park.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Williamson Building.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 4 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 4 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a study area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • St Mary's College is located on Elvet Hill Road and is accessed off the A177 South Road which links the A167 Darlington Road at the Cock o' the North Roundabout with the South side of the City.
  • There is on-site parking for permit holders including 2 Blue Badge bays. The St Mary's College car park for permit holders is next to St Mary's College Fergusson Building. There is pay and display on street parking on Elvet Hill Road.
  • For more information on getting to Durham University please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stops are on South Road near the end of Elvet Hill Road, South Road Colleges stops, served by bus routes 6, S1 and N21.
    Bus route 6 links Barnard Castle to Durham city centre. S1 links Mount Oswald with Gilesgate Moor via the city centre. The N21 runs between Market Street, Newcastle, terminating at the South Road Colleges stops.
  • For more information on the bus routes 6, S1 and N21 to the South Road Colleges please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1.3 miles to the north, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre.
    This station is a category A station and has step free access to all platforms.
    Interchange between the platforms is via a subway. Lift access is available to the subway from both platforms.
  • For more information on Durham Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the right side of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Fergusson Building Shepherd Wing, West Court Houses.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 430cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Fergusson Building Accessible entrance.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 160cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (South West Wing)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the South West Wing.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor of the South and South West Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'SOUTH WING 323-339'.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • There are two doors at this entrance - one for the South Wing and one for the South West Wing. The South West Wing is a double door.
• Comments View
  • There are identical doors to enter the South and South East Wings.

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Outside Access (Accommodation)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the entrance to the Accessible Accommodation 326.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor of the Williamson Building South Wing.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical door to the Accessible Room 327 on the right as you enter the courtyard.

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Accommodation

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located The accessible rooms are located on the ground floor of the North Wing and South Wing of the Williamson Building.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • Accessible rooms of this type have specifications that may vary.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • There is an external entrance to access the room.
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor of the Williamson Building South Wing.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 326.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 59cm (1ft 11in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 74cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are not between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 80cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is medium.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 150cm x 180cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever twist.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 rails are on the right.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • The length of the bath is 160cm.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Bath taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
• Comments View
  • There is an similar Accessible Room number 327 on the right side of the courtyard.
  • The Accessible Rooms in the North Wing on the right and left corridors W016 and W024 have wheel-in showers.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the laundry, student rooms, shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
• Comments View
  • There are similar stairs at each corner of the Williamson Building.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• 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 84cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar shared kitchen facilities on all floors of the Williamson Building.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the left and right of the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Gym.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Gym

• There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; cable resistance machines and free weights.
• In this area there are bench seats available.
• The flooring in the gym consists of carpet.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 5cm step to access the rear part of the gym.

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Laundry

• The Laundry Room is in the basement of the Williamson Building West Wing.
• There is a heavy door to enter the Laundry 80cm wide
• There are washers with controls between 105cm - 110cm.
• The washers are card operated.
• The driers have controls between 100cm - 105cm.
• There is an iron and ironing board.
• There are seat in the Laundry Room.
• There is a 150cmx150cm space in front of the washers and driers.

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Junior Common Room

• The Junior Common Room is located directly ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
• There is a single heavy door at 73cm wide.
• There are games tables and a mixture of chairs and sofas in the room.
• The tables have a height of 65cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.