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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Polden Court.
• 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.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a recreation room and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining 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
  • The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
    From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
    At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
    Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
    Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
    At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
    The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
    There is a one-way system in operation on the campus.
  • There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
    Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village.
  • For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
    The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
    A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
    Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time. .
  • For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
  • Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
    There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station.
  • For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Campus Car Parks AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
  They are based at 4 West.
• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: Disabilityadvice@bath.ac.uk.
• Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
  They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: studentsupport@bath.ac.uk.
• The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
  They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
  The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
• Email: admissions@bath.ac.uk.
• ResLife manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
  They also advise students about privately rented accommodation.
  They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden. .
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: reslifesupport@bath.ac.uk.
• Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
• To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is West Car Park PW.
  • The car park is located adjacent to building 10 West.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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    There are shared Blue Badge parking bays on the road between Polden Court and the Quarry buildings.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Polden Court and Quarry Buildings Blue Badge Only)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in between Polden Court and Quarry buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Polden Court and Quarry.
  • 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 196cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone only at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 118cm wide.
  • 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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance to Polden Court.

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Site/Campus Car Park (West Car Park PW)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Quarry Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are West 8 and West 10.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides 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.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the 8 West building entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are no on-site payment machines, payment if required is by phone app only.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 106cm.
  • 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 handrails on both sides.
  • 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 8 unmarked step(s), with handrails 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • 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 step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

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Outside Access (Entrance 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Polden Court.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Polden Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '1 Rooms 1.1 - 1.8 2.1 - 2.16 3.1 - 3.16 '.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 112cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Entrance 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Polden Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '2 Rooms 1.9 - 1.21 2.17 - 2.31 3.17 - 3.31'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a push pad at the height of 102cm to exit the doors.

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Outside Access (Entrance 3)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of Polden Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 Rooms 1.22 - 1.34 2.32 - 2.46 3.32 - 3.46'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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 laminate.
  • There is some flooring 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.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Entrance 1)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance 1.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • Access through stairwell landing doors is by key card at 120cm for entry and by button at 120cm for exit.

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Other Floors (Entrance 2)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance 2.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Access through stairwell landing doors is by key card at 120cm for entry and by button at 120cm for exit.

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Other Floors (Entrance 3)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located immediately ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the entrance 3.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • Access through stairwell landing doors is by key card at 118cm for entry and by button at 118cm for exit.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on all levels at the join in the building between entrance 2 and entrance 3.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the corridors on all levels when moving between the parts of the building accessed by entrance 2 and entrance 3.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Accommodation (Room 1.7)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located Level 1.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Residents do not need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the Level 1 corridor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.7.
  • 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 86cm.
  • 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 61cm (2ft).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 72cm x 60cm.
  • The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair with 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 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 at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 213cm x 195cm.
  • 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 an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm.
  • There is a flush 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 both sides.
  • 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.
  • 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.

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Accommodation (Room 1.9)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located on Level 1.
  • 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).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the Level 1 corridor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.9.
  • 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 keyhole height is 93cm (3ft 0in).
  • The width of the door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm (2ft 4in).
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 72cm x 51cm.
  • The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair with 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 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 vinyl/laminate.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 230cm x 190cm.
  • 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 low.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) and pedal bin 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 76cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • 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 78cm (2ft 6in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower tray is accessed via a medium step.
  • 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 no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (A2)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 80cm.
• 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 oven, the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There is also bench seating available for the dining table.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (A3)

• 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 90cm.
• The kitchen does 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.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs with armrests only.
• There are also bench seats available for the dining table.

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Communal Facilities (Study Lounge)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located on the ground floor of Polden Court.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the area includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.