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St John's Halls (WM-Ensuite)

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

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via very slight slopes.
  • William Morris Hall has a single entrance.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor lobby.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access on the ground floor.
  • Floors 1 and 2 have stepped access only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
  • There are no resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas.
  • wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 108cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 108cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the entrance.
  • The ground floor, floor 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat 1)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located off from the flat 1 ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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 available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 82cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 82cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Flat 1 - Room A)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, in flat 1 room A.
    • The distance from the building entrance is 12m.
    • 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 112cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 60cm 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 without armrests and a desk.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
    • 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 235cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (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 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 50cm 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 tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • 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 a waste 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.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • 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 53cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has 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 was tied up 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.