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Disabled Access Guide for Clayhill Halls of Residence
81 Burney Avenue
Surbiton
Surrey
KT5 8DF
Tel: 020 8390 3471
Fax: 020 8339 9817
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk
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Introduction
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Surbiton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Surbiton.
The Clayhill Halls of Residence is managed and run by Grosvenor Facilities Management.
There are 59 Blocks situated at Clayhill.
The room adapted for a wheelchair user is located in Block 58.
Access to all blocks is gained with a key card which is issued to resident students only.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.4m (11ft 5in x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The designated parking is located in the car park in front of Block 58.
Inside Access (Grounds)
The lighting levels are low.
Outside Access (Reception Block Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Reception (Block)
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Reception Block)
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
There is a Common Room located in the Reception Block for use by all resident students.
Outside Access (Block 58 Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Block 58 Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
A key card is required for access to this block.
Outside Access (Blocks 1-57 and Block 59 Entrances)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Blocks 1-57 and Block 59 Entrances)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
All blocks, except Block 58, have at least 1 step located immediatley in front of the entrance.
The majority of the blocks have ramps or slopes leading to their entrance from the grounds however some blocks can be accessed via steps only.
A key card is required for access to these blocks.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional rooms.
Each block has identical staircases leading to the same number of floors.
Accommodation
Room Information
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
1 room(s) have been adapted for students with wheelchairs.
These room(s) are located in Block 58.
The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The measurement between the bed and the floor is 40cm (1ft 3in).
The adapted rooms do have en-suite facilities.
The dimensions of the en-suite are 2.4m x 2.6m (7ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
The door opens inwards.
There is a functional emergency alarm fitted.
The basin is 75cm (2ft 5in) from the ground.
The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
Lever taps are fitted to the hand basin.
There is not a bath.
There is a roll in shower.
The shower controls are 100cm (3ft 3in) from ground level.
Twist / turn shower controls are used.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or angled for ease of use.
As you face the toilet grab rails are to both the left and the right.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The contrast between walls and floors is good.
4 room(s) have been adapted for hearing impaired students.
These rooms are located in Block 19, 22, 24 and 46.
Vibrating fire alarms are available.
Flashing fire alarms are available.
4 room(s) have been adapted for visually impaired students.
These rooms are located in Block 23, 26, 47 and 60.
Vibrating fire alarms are available.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
