Access Guide
Introduction
- The building is made up of three identical blocks named A, B and C.
Location
- This venue is situated in the Bath Spa University, Newton Campus.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Oldfield Park.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- 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 can be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 244cm x 500cm (8ft x 16ft 5in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance A.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the entrance A.
- 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 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.
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Comments
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- Parking is paid for either via the Just Park App or at one the pay machines located throughout the campus.
- Permit holders including Blue Badge permit holders have a reduced daily rate.
- Students need to apply to the Student Support Service with evidence to show why they require a car on campus. This is considered by the parking panel.
Outside Access (Entrance Block B)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of Walnut Hall.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
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Comments
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- The Halls contains standard rooms only with ensuite toilet and shower.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- The stairs are located ahead from the Block A entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the Block A entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional bedrooms.
Additional Info
- 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 normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- Assistance dogs would be allowed in some accommodation and would be considered on an individual needs basis by the university.