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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Student Accommodations Block A and B.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the Student Social Space.

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Location (Location)

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Parking (Block A)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• 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 dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is block paving.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does 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.

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• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge parking area can accommodate two cars.

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Outside Access (Block A)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The exterior door is activated with a security swipe card.

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Level Change (Block A)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Inside Access (Block A)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are low level appliance kitchen facilites on every floor.

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Accommodation (Block A)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Room 143.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 146.
  • The width of the door to the room is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 410cm x 270cm (13ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
  • The bed is 57cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 166cm x 178cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 10in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 78cm.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are sensor.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the 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 View
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • There are 0 accessible rooms with baths.
  • There are 4 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • 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.
  • This is by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The accessible rooms have swipe access to the ensuites.

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Block A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right on entering the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 146cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Block A)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right on entering the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 267cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Outside Access (The Cross Social Space)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).

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Level Change (The Cross Social Space)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Inside Access (The Cross Social Space)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Accessible Toilet (The Cross Social Space)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right on entering the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Outside Access (Block B Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Block B Main Entrance)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located at the front of the entrance.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Block B Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Block B Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Inside Access (Block B)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are low level appliances on every floor.

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Accommodation (Block B)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 4 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Room 403.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 403.
  • The width of the door to the room is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 140cm x 390cm (4ft 7in x 12ft 10in).
  • The bed is 54cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 83cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • 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.
  • There are 0 accessible rooms with baths.
  • There are 4 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • 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.
  • This is by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors (Block B)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Block B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left on entering the side entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 160cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• There are 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 lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.