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Pooley House

Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy slope.
  • Pooley House has three entrances, one for each block of flats.
    All three entrances provide step-free access via a very easy slope to the ground floor.
    There is a single manual door at each entrance.
  • The main entrance is signed as 'Pooley House 1-16'.
    The other two entrances are signed as 'Pooley House 17-32' and 'Pooley House 33-48'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in circulation and lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are no manual doors in circulation areas but there are manual doors to enter the flats.

Parking (Staff Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the southwest corner of Pooley House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 253cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 105m from the Pooley House (1-16) entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (1-16)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance 1-16 is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 121cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the building entrance.
  • The floors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Entrance (Flat 1)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter the 1-16 entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 1)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to the left as you enter Flat 1.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Accessible Room - Flat 1 Bedroom E)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the flat corridor on the right.
    • The distance from the flat 1 entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a flashing fire alarm.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 208cm (width) x 145cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.