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Pilgrim Hall

Pilgrim Hall of Residence, 10 Gilwell Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8BT

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include laundry room.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Plymouth.
  • The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the end of the M5 take the Devon Expressway (A38). After 60km take the A374 towards the city centre and follow for 5km across three roundabouts to Charles Cross roundabout. Take the third exit onto Charles Street, turn left onto Glanville Street and take the first turning on the right to James Street in the centre of the University.
    • All parking on the University campus is permit parking and must be arranged in advance. The main section of visitor parking is to the left off James Street.
  • By Bus View
    • Plymouth Citybus services to and from all outlying areas including Devonport, Plympton and Saltash pass the University site.
  • By Train View
    • GWR provides services at Cornwall, Exeter, Bristol and London with links to the rest of the country.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Regent Street Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Regent Street.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 605cm (6ft 11in x 19ft 10in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Gibbon Street.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The car parking is a shared facility used by permit holders only for residents of all halls.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • 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.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Laundry)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Pilgrim block 6.
    • This entrance gives access to laundry.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • There is a keypad to enter this door.
    • The height of the keypad is 130cm.

Laundry

  • There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space within the Laundry Room.
  • There are 8 washers on the bottom. The heights of the buttons and handles range from 52cm - 106cm.
  • There are 8 driers on the top. The heights of the buttons and handles range from 106cm - 172cm.
  • There are no seats in this room.
  • There is a touchscreen for payment in this laundry room.
  • The height of the touchscreen is 85cm - 152cm.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located ahead of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

Inside Access

  • 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 varied.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Accommodation (6.2.1)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 2 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat 6.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was 6.2.1.
    • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 156cm x 270cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 10in).
    • The bed is 53cm (1ft 9in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (12in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are automatic doors into the flat and the accessible rooms.
    • 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 170cm x 205cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
    • The door does not have a lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • 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 the right.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are not 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
    • 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 moderate to good.
  • 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 low.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
    • The colour 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 and vibrating pillows.
    • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
    • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
    • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
    • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
    • Other auxiliary aids available are stand alone door knock alerting devices, with flashing strobe for hearing impaired which can used in any room.
    • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • 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
    • There is a lowered sink and hob in the kitchen.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, 1, 2, and 3.
    • The stairs are located ahead after entering the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are not 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.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality 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.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Staff are not Text Relay aware.