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Disabled Access Guide for Spode Hall
Stoke Campus
Staffordshire University, Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 2YJ
Tel: 01782 294223
Fax: 01782 294222
Email: accommodation_stoke@staffs.ac.uk
Web: http://www.staffs.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Stoke Campus - Leek Road Site.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Stoke-on-Trent.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is 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 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.5m (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 19m (21yd) from the adapted rooms entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the adapted rooms 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 tarmac.
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.
Access to the Leek Road site car parks is via a barrier, requiring a staff or student swipe card to access. An intercom is also available at the barrier.
Outside Access (Adapted Rooms Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
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 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
There are 2 other entrances to this hall, accessed by a medium or deep step (shown in photograph 2).
Level Change (Adapted Rooms Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
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 both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional standard rooms.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 3 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 80.
The width of the door to the room is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
The bed is 46cm (1ft 6in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (11in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are a hoist in the shared bathroom.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the shared bathroom.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 115cm x 240cm (3ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
The door opens inwards and outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is not a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 83cm (2ft 8in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
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 no mirrors.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is a bath.
The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
The tap type is .
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a shower over the bath.
The shower head height is fixed.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
There are handrails available.
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 flip down.
The show seat height is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There are handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
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.
There are 3 adapted rooms with baths.
There are 3 adapted rooms with wheel in showers.
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 / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
