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Disabled Access Guide for Clive Booth En Suite
Oxford Brookes University
John Garne Way
Marston
Oxford
OX3 0FN
Tel: 01865 484660
Email: accomm@brookes.ac.uk
Web: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/accommodation
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Oxford.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Oxford.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 6.4m (13ft 1in x 20ft 11in).
The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 78m (85yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is block paving.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Block P Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Block P 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.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 standard rooms.
Accommodation (Block P)
Room Information
The establishment provides 6 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was P4.
The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 355cm x 460cm (11ft 7in x 15ft 1in).
The bed is 43cm (1ft 4in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 35cm (1ft 1in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the ensuite.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 228cm x 270cm (7ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 9in).
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
The shower seat is fixed.
The show seat height is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Flashing alarms are available.
Vibrating pillows are available.
Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
