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Peak Court - Halls of Residence

University of Derby, Lodge Lane, Derby, DE1 3GZ

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
  • This venue is situated in Derby.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Derby.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located in the courtyard of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 450cm (11ft 11in x 14ft 9in).
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (85ft) from the block 2 entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 31m (101ft) from the block 2 entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • Access to the car park is for residents and their visitors only.
    • It is barrier entry via a fob swipe reader which has a height of 107cm or via intercom which has a button height of 160cm.
    • An annual fee for car parking is payable.
    • Please contact the University for more information.
    • Parking is also available in Willow Row car park, Brook Street 1 & 2 NCP car parks, and Ford Street car park, and on Brook Street and Bridge Street.
    • Parking charges are as follows:
    • Willow Row car park (off Brook Street): £4 all day (pay by Ringo phone or app).
    • Brook Street 1 & 2 NCP car parks: £2.95 for up to four hours (pay via the NCP app).
    • Ford Street surface car park: from £2.50 for two hours (pay cash or via the MIPERMIT app).
    • Bridge Street on-street parking DE1 3LD: from 70p for one hour or £2.50 up till 6pm.
    • Brook Street on-street parking DE1 3PF: from 70p for one hour or £2.50 up till 6pm.
    • Please note that the prices given here are for cars.
    • Parking a van may cost more.
    • Most on-street, metered parking requires payment by coins or cashless payment via MIPERMIT.

Outside Access (Block 2 - Flat 2 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located is to the front of the block.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • A key fob 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • There are similar ramps to access similar accommodation block entrances from either the car park or the courtyard.

Electric Charging Shed for Wheelchairs/Scooters

  • There is a unit situated close to the entrance to Block 2 which houses electric charging points.
  • The key is available from the Halls Manager or Residential Assistants.
  • The double doors, open towards (pull) are easy to open and have an opening width of 155cm.
  • The ramp at the entrance has a width of 126cm.
  • The height of the charging points is 52cm.

Outside Access (Reception)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the reception block.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Outside Access (Bridge Street)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance gate.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance is on Bridge Street and close to the free bus stop.

Opening Times (Reception)

  • Office hours are Monday to Friday 13:00 – 19:00, Saturday to Sunday 17:00 – 18:00.
  • Outside of these hours please call 07771 838 993.

Inside Access (Common Room)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
  • Comments View
    • There is a common room with a TV, chairs, pool tables.
    • Some of the seats have armrests.
    • The laundry room has front loading washing machines and dryers.
    • The washing machines are at floor level, the dryers are on two levels.

Toilet with Adaptations (Common Room - Right Hand Transfer - All Gender Toilet)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception entrance door.
    • This accessible toilet is located within the common room.
    • 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 lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 265cm x 315cm (8ft 8in x 10ft 4in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 195cm (6ft 5in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not 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 and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 126cm from the floor.
  • 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 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Other Floors (Block 2)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The stairs are located ahead from the Block 2 entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Block 2 entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.

Accommodation (Flat 1A)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 4 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat 1A.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Block 2.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was 1A9.
    • The width of the door to the room is 81cm (2ft 7in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 210cm x 475cm (6ft 10in x 15ft 7in).
    • The bed is 60cm (1ft 11in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (10in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are Room 1A7 is fitted with an electric hoist that covers the bed to shower and W.C.
    • 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 210cm x 210cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 10in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 3in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • 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 twist/turn.
    • The shower seat is flip-down.
    • The shower seat height is 50cm (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 high.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
    • The visual contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 a deaf alerter system.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
    • There is / are 4 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.
    • The height of the desk in the room is 72cm. The rooms share kitchen facilities, where there are some height adjustable worktops and a Colbot Speechmaster electric hob. Student's needs are assessed by student housing on application and auxiliary aids for mobility impaired students can be supplied as required. Registered guide dogs are allowed in accommodation. Therapy or other assistance dogs are considered on request.

Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 1A)

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • Lowered work surfaces are available.
  • There is a height adjustable work surface (which includes the sink and hob).
  • 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 refrigerator, 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, the refrigerator, the freezer and the sink.
  • The height of the dining table is 64cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • Comments View
    • Hall Managers and Residential Assistances receive disability awareness training as part of induction and this is renewed annually.
    • Hall Managers are on site during working hours and the Residential Assistants take over during evenings and weekends.
    • Registered guide dogs are allowed in accommodation. Therapy or other assistance dogs are considered on request.

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