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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 54 houses and 26 studio flats including 6 ensuite accessible rooms with a mix of showers and baths and 2 high care units.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
    Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Pruhealth tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
    From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
    Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
    Parking on the Talbot Campus is limited and the car park is pay and display.
    For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
  • There is a parking provided around the Talbot Campus.
• By Bus View
  • Wilts & Dorset Buses As part of the local transport network, Wilts & Dorset Buses operates a student-oriented service. This service provides transport between our two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe. Term-time: Services run every 10 minutes during term-time and timetables are available from all main reception desks. Vacation Times: The U1 Bus service is in operation during university vacation times, running between the Lansdowne Campus, Cranborne House and the Talbot Campus every 30 minutes.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
    The fast train service from London to Bournemouth takes around one hour and 50 minutes.
    From the station, services run to the Talbot Campus or you can catch a Wilts & Dorset bus by walking to Dorchester House.
    There is a taxi rank at the station, and a taxi would get you to Talbot Campus in around ten minutes.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bournemouth Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Bournemouth Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: [email protected].
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in and around the student village.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the House 42.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Visitor and Events Parking.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the Talbot Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 2in x 20ft).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the campus via unnamed road at the rear of the Campus Gillett Road.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Talbot House.

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Outside Access (Mary Anne House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Mary Anne House in the centre of the Student Village.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Accessible Accommodation Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The ramp immediately beyond the entrance is a temporary ramp which can be removed creating a small step.
  • There are multiple separate doors to access the individual houses. The entrances to the houses with accessible rooms open automatically with a key fob.
  • Entrances to houses without accessible rooms are stepped.
  • Entrances to the high care rooms have slight slopes.

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Accommodation (High Care Room)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Room SE.
  • The accessible facilities are located adjacent to the Mary Anne Building.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was SE.
  • The width of the door to the room is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 300cm x 415cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 7in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable table, shown in photograph 3 and an overhead hoist covering the bedroom, toilet and shower areas.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are accessible units in the kitchen (81cm high).
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 251cm x 260cm (8ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 79cm.
  • 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 49cm (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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • 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 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.
• 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 lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
  • 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.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located throughout the Student Village.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • This is a self contained studio apartment with an adjoining carers room.
  • This room maybe outfitted differently for different students upon request.
  • There is a similar adjacent studio room.

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Accommodation (3 Bed Flat with Accessible Room and Shower)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 47C.
  • The accessible facilities are located the ground floor of House 47.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 47C.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 215cm x 215cm (7ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
  • The bed is 53cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
  • 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 overhead powered hoist which covers the bedroom area only.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 185cm x 280cm (6ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• 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 cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Accommodation (Accessible Room with Bath)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 5C.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor directly beyond the House 5 entrance.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 5C.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 220cm x 215cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • The bed is 52cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • 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.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 212cm x 242cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 79cm.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.
  • There are handrails available for the bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in 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 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 poor.
  • 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.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located throughout the Student Village.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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.

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Common Room

• This room is located on the left as you enter the Mary Anne House.
• The entrance door is a push pad automatic door which opens towards you and is 76cm wide.
• This room contains tables between 49cm and 73cm high.
• This room contains seats with no arm rests, sofas and bench seats.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located ahead as you enter the Mary Anne House.
• The entrance to the laundry has a push pad operated automatic door which opens away from you and is 79cm wide.
• There are low level washer and drier machines with controls up to 100cm high.
• There are detergent dispensers and card machines up to 130cm high.
• There are seats available with no arm rests.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located directly beyond the Mary Anne House entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the Mary Anne House entrance.
  • 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.
  • There are similar staircases in all of the houses.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Fusion Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the Fusion Building.