Disabled Access Guide for Middle Mill Halls of Residence

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The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kingston.

There are 8 separate residence blocks available at Middle Mill.

The blocks are named Block A,B,C,D,F,G,H and K.

Access to all blocks can be gained with a key card which is issued to resident students only.

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3m x 4.5m (9ft 10in x 14ft 9in).

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

The car park surface is block paved.

The designated parking bay is located outside Block A.

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 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is easy.

Each bock has an identical entrance.

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

Lighting levels are bright.

The Reception Building is situated at the entrance to the car park for all blocks.

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

There are 2 adapted rooms available which are located in Block A.

There are 3 rooms available for students with hearing impairments, each room is fitted with a flashing fire alarm.

There are 2 rooms available for students with visual impairments, each room has a colour contrasting socket.

The photograph shows the kitchen in Block A with lowered work surfaces and adapted utilities.

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.

Each building has 3 floors. There are rooms located on all floors.

There is not a lift for public use.

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

2 room(s) have been adapted for students with wheelchairs.

The rooms adapted for students with wheelchairs are located on the ground floor of Block A.

The height of the bed is 50cm (1ft 7in).

The adapted rooms do have en-suite facilities.

The dimensions of the en-suite are 2.1m x 2.1m (6ft 10in x 6ft 10in).

The door opens inwards.

There is a functional emergency alarm fitted.

As you face the toilet pan lateral transfer is to the right.

The lateral transfer is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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 the right and left.

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

The contrast between walls and floors is good.

Block A has an adapted kitchen available for students using the 2 adapted rooms.

3 room(s) have been adapted for hearing impaired students.

Vibrating fire alarms are available.

Flashing fire alarms are available.

2 room(s) have been adapted for visually impaired students.

Vibrating fire alarms are available.

Some standard rooms are accessible to wheelchair users.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

The photograph shows the shower unit available in one of the adapted rooms.