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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the porter's desk, student amenities and Badger Bar.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include accommodation blocks.

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Useful Information

• Useful information for students.
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Building Parking (Standard 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.
  • The car park is located in front 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 not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are steep slopes leading from the car park to the building (shown in photographs 3-6).
  • There are 15 clearly marked, medium height steps with handrails on both sides leading from the upper level of the complex to the main quad (shown in photographs 7 and 8).

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Building Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in the quad area, and opposite D Block\\\.
  • 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 337cm x 582cm (11ft 1in x 19ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the D Block 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards between the parking and the D Block entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 117cm.

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Outside Access (Amenities Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building, on the lower level.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the Blue Badge parking and blocks C and D, to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • 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.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from the standard car park to the entrance, to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are handrails on the right only for the bottom 5 steps.

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Reception (Porter's Desk)

• Porter's Desk is located to the rear of the Amenities Block as you enter via the Amenities Block entrance.
• The desk is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Amenities Block entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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Getting Around (Amenities Block)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are not 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 high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in Badger Bar.
• Comments View
  • Doors in the amenities block are all opened automatically by touch pad.

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Eating and Drinking (Badger Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Amenities Building entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 65cm (2ft 2in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building, at the front of Block A.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives direct access to the Block A staircase.
  • There is a similar entrance to Block B at the front left of the building (shown in photographs 7-10).

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Outside Access (Block C Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the building, at the front of Block C.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Outside Access (Block D Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the building, at the front of Block D.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 122cm (4ft).
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Getting Around (Accommodation Blocks)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.

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Accommodation (Block D)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to D34A/B.
  • The accessible facilities are located in Block D.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was D34A/B.
  • The width of the door to the room is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 600cm x 500cm (19ft 8in x 16ft 5in).
  • The bed is 48cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable desk and chair and a private laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are shared kitchen facilities with height adjustable equipment and fittings.
  • 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 300cm x 280cm (9ft 10in x 9ft 2in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 91cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is 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.
  • Other auxiliary aids available are flashing doorbells.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
  • 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 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located on the ground floor of all four blocks.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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.

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Other Floors (Block D)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the Block D entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Block D entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase in Block C (shown in photographs 4-6).

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the Block A entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Block A entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar staircase in Block B (shown in photographs 4 and 5).

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Accessible Kitchen

• Each flat has a kitchen/dining area to serve 4-8 rooms.
• The kitchen which serves Room D34A/B has height adjustable equipment, moveable units and ample knee space to accommodate a resident using a wheelchair.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located on the lower ground floor of Block D.
• The laundry is 4m from the stairs.
• There are 2 sets of doors.
• The doors opens away from you (push).
• The doors are single and heavy.
• The door widths are 76cm.
• There are 4 washing machines and 4 tumble dryers.
• The tumble dryers are stacked in pairs.
• The height to the top control of the washing machines is 130cm.
• The height to the top control of the dryers is 102cm.
• The height of the washing machine door handle is 93cm.
• The height to the top dryer door handle is 162cm.
• There is a payment card top up machine.
• The height to the top button on the top up machine is 146cm.
• There is a worksurface.
• The height of the worksurface is 90cm.
• There is a double sink.
• The height of the sinks is 84cm.
• The taps are separate lever and separate twist/turn.
• There is a sofa with armrests on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Amenities Block)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Amenities Block entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter via the Amenities Block entrance.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary 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 higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 109cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Amenities Block)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of Badger Bar as you enter via the Amenities Block entrance.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the Amenities Block entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading from the bar to the toilets.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).