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De Marillac

Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4SX

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation with 180 bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.
  • De Marillac comprises two connected halls of residence, North Hall to the left and South Hall to the right.
    Both Halls feature accessible accommodation with wheel in ensuite accessible bathrooms with showers.
  • There are 2 accessible bedrooms in the North Hall, and 4 accessible bedrooms in the South Hall.
    There is also a single standard bedroom in the North Hall designated for use by a resident with an assistance dog, and a single standard bedroom in the South Hall designated for use by a resident with a hearing impairment.
    All accessible facilities remote control fob or push pad operated automatic doors, including kitchens with accessible features.
  • Comments View
    • There is a lift within each of North and South Halls for staff use only.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • You can use the AA route planner to plan your journey. In accordance with the university's sustainability policy, visitors are advised to travel to St Mary's by public transport wherever possible. St Mary's is located on Waldegrave Road (A309) to the south of Twickenham. If you are using a sat nav, the postcode for the campus is TW1 4SX.
    • Parking restrictions apply on the campus from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday and parking is limited at other times. Please call the main reception on 020 8240 4000 if you require further clarification.
  • By Bus View
    • From Richmond Upon Thames you can catch the R68 towards Hampton Court from a bus stop just outside Richmond station. Get off at the Twickenham, King Street stop and then take the 33 towards Fulwell. Get off at the ‘St Mary's University’ stop, which is just outside of St Mary’s main reception. You can also take the 33 from Richmond, although the bus stop is a 5 minute walk from Richmond station on Sheen Road (Bus stop L). From Twickenham or Teddington the 33 heading towards Fulwell stops on Richmond Road and York Street in Twickenham. The 33 heading towards Hammersmith stops on Stanley Road and Broad Street (Teddington High Street) in Teddington.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Strawberry Hill which is 0.3 miles away. To get to the university from the station turn left when you exit, then walk past Premier Wine and the Post Office on your left and take the second road on your right, which is Waldegrave Gardens. At the end of Waldegrave Gardens, turn right onto Waldegrave Road and St Mary's main reception is on your left.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest tube station is Richmond, which is 2.6 miles away. It is on the District and Overground Lines.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park (De Marillac/Doyle/Graham/Wiseman Halls)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the De Marillac/Doyle/Graham/Wiseman Halls.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are De Marillac Hall, Doyle Hall, Graham Hall and Wiseman Hall.
    • 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 clearly marked.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 560cm (7ft 7in x 18ft 4in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff 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 level access to the car park from the De Marillac North Hall.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the the De Marillac North Hall.
  • Comments View
    • Parking on campus is available only to staff with a valid annual parking permit.

Outside Access (North Hall)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the underpass for Wiseman Hall.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is 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 (with one leaf locked).
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
    • 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 steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
    • The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance to the right of the underpass for Wiseman Hall for De Marillac Hall South.
    • The ramp at this entrance is not width restricted.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a building layout plan near the South Hall entrance which shows the layout of the North and South halls, plus facilities and room numbers.
    • There is through access between the North and South Halls to the front of the building on the first and second floors.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • The stairs are located on the left after the entrance to the North Hall.
    • The stairs are approximately 7m from the entrance to the North Hall.
    • 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 deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • There are similar stairs to the rear of the North Hall and to the front-right, rear and rear-right of the South Hall. The stairs to the front-right of the South Hall have a handrail on the left-hand side going up.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional standard bedrooms and kitchen facilities.

Accommodation (North Hall - Room 5)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 6 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Room 5.
    • The accessible facilities are located in rooms 4 and 5 in the North Hall, and rooms 32, 35, 36 and 37 in the South Hall.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was ROOM 5.
    • The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 226cm x 294cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 8in).
    • The bed is 58cm (1ft 11in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (12in).
    • 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 an adapted wardrobe.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are remote control key fob and push pad activated automatic doors.
      A key fob is used to enter the bedroom, and a push pad is used to exit.
      There are accessible kitchens with push pad operated automatic doors and lowered wash basins.
      The accessible kitchen in the South Hall also features a lowered worktop.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 230cm x 150cm (7ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
    • The door opens sliding.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • The door does not have a lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are 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 twist/turn.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The shower seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 varied.
  • 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 6 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The wheel in shower has an uneven contoured floor draining tray.
    • There are 2 standard bedrooms otherwise designated as accessible.
    • Room 1 in the North Hall designated for use by a resident with an assistance dog has direct access to an outdoor enclosed dog exercise area.
    • Assistance dogs are not otherwise allowed to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
    • Room 48 in the South Hall is designated for use by a resident with a hearing impairment and is equipped with an entrance door spy hole 153cm above the floor.

Accommodation (Standard)

  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • 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 not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • The standard rooms are equipped with ensuite washrooms with shower.
    • There is a shallow step into the ensuite shower rooms.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - South Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to the South Hall.
    • The accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter.
    • There is an adjacent toilet with adaptations with a left-hand transfer space.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
    • There is not 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush 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 available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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).
    • 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).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The adjacent toilet with adaptations has an additional lever twist lock.
    • The left-hand transfer space in this toilet is 65cm wide, and the wash basin and wall mounted soap dispenser cannot be reached from a seated position.
    • Additionally, the emergency alarm pull cord is out of reach (higher than 10cm above the floor).