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St John's Halls (EBB-Ensuite Plus)

St John's Campus, Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • There are numerous different buildings that comprise the accommodation known as St John's Hall of residence.
    • The building surveyed for this guide is the Elizabeth Barratt Browning building, a building comprised of 3 floors.
    • The A E Houseman building is a similar building, also part of the St Johns Halls of residence, with similar accommodation, also with 3 floors.
    • There are 182 rooms in total.
    • There are 12 rooms with adaptations.
    • 8 of the rooms with adaptations are located on the ground floor, a further 4 are located on the first floor.
    • Some of the rooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
    • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is a shared kitchen / dining facility in each flat.
    • The St John's Halls Laundry is located externally to this building and is a shared facility for the St John's halls of residence.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • Elizabeth Barratt Browning Halls has two entrances, both provide step-free level access to the ground floor lobby via a single automatic door.
  • One entrance is signed 'Flats 1 - 6' and the other is signed 'Flats 7 - 12'.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas in the circulation or lobby areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Entrance (Flats 7 - 12)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 105cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • 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 110cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Flats 7 to 12)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Flats 7 - 12 entrance.
  • The distance from the Flats 7 - 12 entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Flats 7 to 12)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the Flats 7 to 12 entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Flat 8 - Room B)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, in flat 8, room B.
    • The distance from the Flats 7 to 12 entrance is 16m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
    • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
    • There is 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, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 98cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 240cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is 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 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm 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 high 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 full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • The bath controls are twist/turn.
    • There is 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 mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 8)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located at the end of the flat 8 corridor.
  • 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 door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm 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 92cm 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 fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • 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 use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Flats 7 - 12 - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, in the entrance lobby.
    • The distance from the Flats 7 - 12 entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a push button lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 138cm (width) x 240cm (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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Communal Facilities (St John's Halls Laundry)

  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located centrally in the St John's halls of residence area.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the laundry room.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • Access to the laundry is via swipe card reader at a height of 101cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.