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Summary

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• Service View
  • Norwich House is located to the west of the campus, off of Norwich House Road, near the Jubilee Building.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; standard accommodation.
  • At the time of the survey (January 2025), the ground floor of the building was just being used for storage.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • The nearest car park, Car Park 7a - Upper Arts, does not have any Blue Badge parking bays.
    The nearest Blue Badge parking bays are in Car Park 7 - Jubilee.
    The approach to the main entrance from Car Park 7 - Jubilee is via Car Park 7a - Upper Arts.
    There are steep slopes and steps along the approach from Car Park 7 - Jubilee.
    The distance to the main entrance from Car Park 7 - Jubilee is approximately 225m.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Refectory Road.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of 1 blocks.
  • The residence surveyed was Norwich House.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with baths, shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with baths and showers combined.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • There is step-free access to standard accommodation on the first floor via the rear entrance.
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • There is a convenience store in Bramber House.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
  • Other auxiliary aids include; a flashing fire alarm beacon in room 16.

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Useful Information

• The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors available to advise disabled students and students with a learning difficulty or ongoing physical or mental health condition.
• To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
• Email: studentsupport@sussex.ac.uk.
• The Student Centre brings together student support services who provide confidential, pre-booked appointments in-person or via Zoom on a range of issues. They also run drop-in sessions, events and other activities throughout the year.
  The Student Centre is located on Refectory Road opposite Bramber House and the Health Centre.
• To see more information on The Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 075 700.
• Email: studentlifecentre@sussex.ac.uk.
• The Admissions Office deals with all full-time undergraduate applications, and full and part-time Masters and PhD applications.
• To see more information on Admissions (undergraduate applications) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 678 416.
• Email: ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk .
• The Accommodation service provides guidance, advice and information to help you live as a student while studying at Sussex.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
• Email: housing@sussex.ac.uk.
• To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
• Email: information@sussex.ac.uk.
• Staff training available includes Equality and Diversity courses which include Disability Awareness.
  The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
• For more information on Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) Clinical Neuroscience click here (opens new tab).

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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.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is located near Falmer on the outskirts of Brighton, off the A27 between Brighton and Lewes.
    Brighton may be reached from the north via the A23 and from Lewes via the A26.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders, who may park without a permit in any parking space on campus (including disabled parking spaces).
    Blue Badge holders must first register personal and vehicle details via e-mail (Transport@sussex.ac.uk), or in person at the Transport Office in the Hastings building.
    Some Blue Badge bays are for specific visitors only and are indicated by a vehicle registration number displayed on bay signage. Other visitors must not park in these spaces.
    Standard parking requires a paperless parking permit, although the first hour is free.
    Visitors and staff with pay as you go (daily) permits pay for parking via the PayByPhone app.
    Visitor parking is available in Car Parks 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10.
    Staff, associates, and students may also pay daily, monthly or annually (see the Campus parking link below for further details).
    There are reduced rates available for staff.
  • For more information on driving directions (Google Maps) please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Bus routes 23, 25 and N25 connect central Brighton to the campus. There are numerous bus stops located throughout the campus.
  • For more information on Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Falmer.
  • Falmer is served by Southern Railway on a branch line connecting to main services to/from other destinations by changing at Brighton, Lewes, or Eastbourne. .
  • For more information on Southern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Falmer Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • How to get to the University.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Campus parking.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Parking for disabled staff and students (free).
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  • Parking fees for standard parking.
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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 7a - Upper Arts.
  • The car park is located to the west of the campus, near the Jubilee Building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 7a - Upper Arts)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the west of the campus, next to Car Park 7 - Jubilee multi-storey car park.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Norwich House and the Jubilee Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Accommodation)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to first floor accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 124cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located towards the rear entrance along the left hand path from Car Park 7a - Upper Arts.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • The distance from Car Park 7a - Upper Arts to the rear entrance is approximately 75m.

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Approach (Main Entrance - Norwich House Road)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with no handrails.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have a guard rail on the left hand side going up.
• Comments View
  • There is an alternative approach to the main entrance from Car Park 7a - Upper Arts.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 112cm.
  • The approach surface is tarmac and concrete.
  • There is a slope on the approach.
  • The slope has a steep gradient and no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the slope.
  • The width of the slope is 124cm.
  • The distance to the main entrance from Car Park 7a - Upper Arts is approximately 130m.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building, off Norwich House Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Norwich House'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is also a stepped entrance to the right hand side of the building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is stepped access to the rear left of the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the rear left of the ground floor, and the rear left stairs.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the right after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all accommodation areas from the second floor upwards.
• Comments View
  • There are additional similar staircases at each corner of the building.
  • There are manual, heavy, single and double doors to enter and exit the additional staircases.

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Accommodation

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• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the shared bathroom.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 70cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is low.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • Toilets are in separate rooms to the shower facilities on the third floor.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 87cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are not any low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 66cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• Some kitchens on the second floor have work surfaces 83cm from the floor. Some kitchens on the third floor have work surfaces 94cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor, on the left after the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.