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Langstone East Accommodation

Furze Lane, Southsea, PO4 8LW

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free level or step-free via very easy slope.
  • The approach to the Langstone East Block from the reception block is step-free via a steep ramp and uneven surfaces.
    This ramp can be overcome by approaching the building across the courtyard, passing the Langstone West Block.
    The approach to the building from the courtyard is step-free level.
    The approach from the East and Trust Block car park is step-free via very easy slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
  • There are 2 entrances into the building which give step-free access to the ground floor.
    The accessible entrance is located at the front of the building off the courtyard and has key card activated automatic doors.
    The entrance to the rear of the building is located off the East and Trust Block car park and has double manual doors.
    This entrance gives access to the stairwell and there is an additional set of double manual doors to go through to access flats 1-3 or exit the building via the accessible entrance.
  • There is no distinguishing signage between the two entrances as they are both signed as 'East Block Flats'.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free access via steep ramp to the ground floor of the building.
  • The rear entrance provides step-free access via steep ramp to the stairwell area of the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on the ground floor only.
    There is stepped access to the first, second and third floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish in the communal corridors.
    The individual flat corridors consist of carpet.
  • There are no resting areas in the main circulation corridors.
  • There is wall mounted signage available on all floors and in the stairwell.
  • There are manual doors to enter the individual flats and some manual doors in some of the circulation corridors on each floor.
    There are also manual doors to enter and exit the stairwell.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located within Room 3.7 on the ground floor of the building.
    • Standard washroom facilities are located within all of the standard accommodation bedrooms.

Parking (East and Trust Block Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to rear of the East and Trust accommodation blocks.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 253cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 86cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 21m from the Langstone East Block rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The Blue Badge Bay is also 52m from the Trust Block entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • At the time of the survey (May 2025), the parking restriction charges were not in operation.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off the courtyard.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 72cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Flat 3)

  • This entrance is located immediately to the right as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 113cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 3.7)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located along the Flat 3 corridor and to the right.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has automatic doors, step-free level access and narrow openings.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
    • The door opens inwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • The height of the door release button to exit the room is 95cm.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 85cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 156cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 59cm from the floor.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 3)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to the rear of the Flat 3 corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • The height of the push pad to enter the kitchen is 112cm and the height to exit is 110cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.