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Disabled Access Guide for Warneford Hall
Roosevelt Drive
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7XA
Tel: 01865 485301
Email: warneford-hall@brookes.ac.uk
Web: http://www.brookes.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include student accommodation in 6 blocks.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Oxford.
The venue is not 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 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.
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.
Parking is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
Outside Access (C Block 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 not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.
The automatic door requires a key code to enter and is push pad operated from the inside.
This entrance accesses the Hall Office and the rooms in C Block, including adapted rooms.
Level Change (C Block 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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The internal doors into the flats with adapted rooms, the en suite adapted rooms and shared kitchens are automatic.
A key code is required to operate the doors into flats and rooms.
Photograph 2 shows a shared kitchen in a flat with adapted rooms.
Accommodation (C Block)
Room Information
The establishment provides 6 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
This adapted facilities are located in the ground floor flats in Blocks B, C and D.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was B1.
The width of the door to the room is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The dimensions of the clear floor space are 130cm x 450cm (4ft 3in x 14ft 9in).
The bed is 53cm (1ft 8in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 19cm (7in).
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.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are accessible wardrobes in all rooms; automatic doors to rooms and height adjustable sinks within rooms with ensuites.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are automatic doors into flats and kitchens.
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 160cm x 470cm (5ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 in height.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 4in).
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 the ;left.
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
There is not a bath.
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 58cm (1ft 10in).
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 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.
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.
Each of the 3 adapted flats contain an ensuite adapted room, plus an adapted room which shares the toilet and wheel in shower with the rest of the flat.
Level Change (Halls Office)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in C Block, on the ground floor.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
These steps lead down to the Hall Office and flat W3.
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 deep.
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 further standard rooms.
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.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
The photograph shows an adapted wardrobe, fitted in all of the adapted rooms.
