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Disabled Access Guide for Swinhoe House
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 01223 363271 ext 2900
Fax: 01223 417706
Email: cambaccom@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Cambridge Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is a convenient drop off point located on Bradmore Street, just outside the campus (photograph 1).
At the start and end of each term, the campus gates (shown in photograph 2) can be opened to allow cars access to the main entrance.
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 intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.
The automatic doors require a resident's swipe card to operate.
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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The photograph shows part of the laundrette, which is located to the left, just inside the main entrance.
It contains washing machines and dryers accessible to wheelchair users.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 12 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 46.
The width of the door to the room is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
The bed is 52cm (1ft 8in) 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 height adjustable sinks and hobs in the 2 shared kitchens.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The width of the door to the bathroom is 0cm (0in).
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is fixed.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
There is no shower seat.
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
Auxiliary Aids - general
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 can be accessed by lift.
There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
Please see the following sections for details of the shared adapted toilets and showers.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the far right of the ground floor as you enter the building, next to the shared kitchen.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 96cm x 194cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a similar toilet located next to the kitchen, to the far left of the ground floor as you enter.
This toilet has the transfer space to the left (shown in photograph 2).
These toilets are shared by the adapted rooms on the ground floor.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located to the far right of the ground floor as you enter.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Other facilities available in the shower room are an alarm cord (tied up), a coat hook and a shelf lower than 100 cm high.
There is also a bath available next to the shower, accessed by a door 85 cm wide and with grab rails fitted.
There is an identical adapted shower and bath located on the ground floor to the left as you enter.
These showers and baths are shared by all the adapted rooms.
There are standard showers (accessed by deep steps) and baths on all floors, shared by the standard rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located to the far right of the ground floor as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 35m (38yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are standard toilets located throughout the building, shared by the standard rooms.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
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.
There are 3 sets of stairs in the building, in the centre and at each end.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.4m (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not 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 within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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 not Text Relay aware.
The photographs show the shared kitchen located to the far right of the ground floor as you enter the building.
There is an identical kitchen to the left as you enter.
