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East Slope - Lullington

University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9RJ

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Accommodation Overview

Disability Advice Contact Details

  • The Student Centre brings together student support services, including Disability Advice, who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or online on a range of issues.
  • They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
  • This service can be contacted:
  • by phone on 01273 075 700
  • by email on disabilityadvice@sussex.ac.uk
  • or via the Student Support Portal.
  • Further disability support information can be found on the Student Hub.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Lullington is shown as Block 20 on the University's campus map.
  • Lullington has one entrance.
  • The entrance is signed as Lullington 33 - 38.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access for the ground floor only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are carpeted.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes or lobby areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage in the building.
  • There are manual doors along the circulation routes throughout the building.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the block.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the block entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the block.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 80cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 63cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • The gap between the posts of the canopy as you approach the entrance is 120cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the block entrance.
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Communal Facilities (Study Room)

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located ahead from the block entrance on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • A key card is required to access the room.
    • The height of the card reader is 98cm.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are similar study rooms on the first and second floors.

Entrance (Flat 36)

  • This entrance is located on the first floor.
  • 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 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 36)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located within flat 36.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.