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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include accommodation.

Comments View
- The accessible room is located in Block F.
- This block is unique in that it only contains 1 room.
- The other blocks are identical to the one shown for Entrance A.
- All other blocks contain standard rooms only.

Location

This venue is situated in the Bath Spa University, Newton Campus.
The nearest National Rail station is Oldfield Park.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in 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 is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 485cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 11in).
- Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Entrance F.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the Entrance F.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Comments View
- Parking here is for members of staff and visitors, but also for students who are resident on campus but need to have access to a car for disability-related reasons. Students need to apply to the Student Support Service with evidence to show why they require a car on campus.
- This is then considered by the parking panel.

Outside Access (Entrance A)

This information is for the entrance located to the left 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 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Level Change (Entrance A)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located to either side of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- The entrance door to the kitchen/dining area is 90cm wide and push pad operated.
- The worktop, sink and hob on the left of the kitchen is adjustable in height (manual).
- There is also a lower level cooker and low level storage cupboard.
- There is ample turning space for a wheelchair user.
- The windows and blinds are power operated and the switch is at an accessible height.
- All furniture is moveable.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1,2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.

Outside Access (Entrance F)

This information is for the entrance located in the walkway through Elm Halls.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Entrance F)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
The ramp/slope is located in the front of the building and to the left of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The ramp does not have handrails.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located to the rear of the venue to the right of the entrance.
There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not 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.

Accommodation

Location of Accessible Accommodation View
- The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located in Block F.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was EM F.01.
- The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 310cm x 225cm (10ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
- 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.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are an adjustable bed and desk.
- Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are controls for windows and blinds. Please note these require leaning over the desk and are at a height of 106cm.
Accessible Bathroom View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm x 273cm (6ft 3in x 8ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
Wheel In Shower View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- There is a shower chair.
- There are handrails available.
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 the internal room door and wall 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
- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
- There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.

Scooter/Wheelchair Charging Points

Immediately inside the entrance to each block with accessible rooms there is a storage area fitted with power points to allow mobility equipment to be recharged.
The storage areas have a shutter blind which can be closed for security.