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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 123 student accommodation rooms, shared kitchen areas and study areas.
• Related link Hawthorns Main Building, Staff and Terrace Bar.
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Useful Information

• Useful information for students.
• To see more information on study support and adjustments for disabled students please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on student accommodation needs please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on getting around campus please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking in residences please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful information for staff:
• To see more information on workplace support and adjustments for disabled staff please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful information for visitors:
• To see more information on parking on campus please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors, permit holders, Blue Badge holders and student permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply to visitors only.
  • The car park is located at the front and rear of the venue.
  • 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 800cm (11ft 2in x 26ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Refectory accessible 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Woodland Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times (Reception and Accommodation)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Outside Access (Refectory Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are also 2 medium height steps beyond the entrance.

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Outside Access (Refectory Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• 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.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Residential Support Centre - East Village Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 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 clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a deep step in the doorway and 2 medium height steps beyond the entrance.

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Reception (Residential Student Support Centre - East Village)

• Residential Student Support Centre is located at the front of the building.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Residential Student Support Centre - East Village reception entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• 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 staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception desk is maned 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the refectory area.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a slight slope, with handrails on both sides, for access to the refectory area.
  • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There is a ramp directly in front of the steps before the refectory area.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the refectory area.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors 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 in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Refectory Study Area

• Beyond the refectory entrance this are sofas with tables
• The height of the tables is 43cm.
• The main study area is beyond, accessed via ramp or steps.
• To the left when you enter there are computer terminals for student use.
• To the rear, there are fixed chairs with a table, TV and electrical points.
• There is a raised area that can be accessed by 4 clearly marked, deep steps.
• There are handrails on both sides for the steps.
• To the rear there are vending machines for student use.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the refectory accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the refectory accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor and on the third floor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
  • Opposite the residence toilets.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are residence rooms.

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Accommodation

• There was no access to the accommodation at the time of the survey (October 2018).

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Standard Shower (Residences)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the shared toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are standard showers available on floors 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located to the right of the Residential Student Support entrance as you enter the rear car park.
• Access into the laundry room is via a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Inside the laundry room there are 6 washer dryers.
• To the rear there is a sink. The height of the sink is 90cm.
• There are 4 chairs without armrest to the front of the washing machines.
• The laundry room is open from 08:00 - 20:00, Monday to Friday and 12:00 - 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Refectory)

• 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the refectory accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far left corner of the refectory.
  • 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 push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 256cm (5ft x 8ft 5in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• 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 poor 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) (Residences)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the first floor, the second floor, the third floor and the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the refectory entrance.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is stepped access to the standard toilet surveyed.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 22m from the refectory 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 on the approach to the standard toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional step to the right to access the female standard toilets.