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Disabled Access Guide for Kingston Bridge House Halls of Residence
Church Grove
Hampton Wick
Surrey
KT1 4AG
Tel: 020 8417 3829
Email: accommodation@kingston.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kingston.ac.uk/accommodation/halls-of-residence
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation.
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Hampton Wick.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hampton Wick.
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.
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 not need to be booked in advance.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 tarmac.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception is located directly to the left as you enter.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Photograph 2 shows the laundry room, located on the ground floor off the main foyer.
It is open 07.30 - 23.00 daily.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading to the flats from the lifts on all floors.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
There is a shallow threshold leading to the flats on the ground floor, as shown in photograph 2.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer, opposite the entrance and reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.96m x 1.32m (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are 104-122 cm wide.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There are 2 lifts available here.
At the time of survey, one lift was being completely refurbished.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
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
None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do have level access.
The rooms are located to the right of reception as you enter.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
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.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
