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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.
• Runnymede Hall is located to the south-west side of campus within the Isambard Complex.
  The Isambard Complex is accessed by Topping Lane off Cleveland Road, or Isambard Close via Station Road.
  There are barriers by the Isambard Close campus entrance off Station Road with key card readers 105cm high, and an intercom 120cm high.
  There are further barriers on Topping Lane.
  The key card reader is 92cm high and the intercom is 109cm high.
• The closest launderettes are located close to the entrances to Trevor Slater Hall and Central Hall, approximately 65 metres and 70 metres from Runnymede Hall.
  The Concourse Hall reception is located at the end of the central pedestrianised promenade through campus, approximately 200 metres from Runnymede Hall (via an accessible route).
  The closest assembly point to the building is D, which is directly outside the entrance to Runnymede Hall.
• Trevor Slater Hall link (new tab) - click here.
• Central Hall link (new tab) - click here.
• Concourse Hall link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
    Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
    Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane.
  • There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
• By Bus View
  • There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
• Useful Links View
  • Brunel University Finding Us.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 268268.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Support and Welfare Team are located in the Howell Building.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 267100.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Student Living Reception is located on the ground floor of Concourse Hall.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01895 265 265.
• Email: [email protected].
• The above contact details are for pre-application enquiries. For details of who to contact for other application enquiries, please visit the webpage above.

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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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 477cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is West Spur Road.
  • The car park is located off Cleveland Road.
  • The site/campus car park is primarily for the academic buildings along that road.
    The car park along Topping Lane is approximately 300 metres away.
• 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 293cm (7ft 10in x 9ft 7in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Isambard Close.
  • There are 2 sets of parking bays along Isambard Close (photographs 5 to 7).
    The parking bays are signed but not marked.
    The parking bays are for staff and Blue Badge holders.
    The parking bays can be reserved.
    There is a dropped kerb in front of the parking bays.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 8 to 10 show the entrance to Isambard Close via Station Road, used to access the accommodation.
    
  • Photograph 11 shows the access into Topping Lane from Isambard Close.

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Site/Campus Car Park (West Spur Road Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off West Spur Road, between Marie Jahoda and Gaskell Buildings.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Marie Jahoda, Gaskell and Chadwick Buildings.
  • 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located mid way along the car park, between Marie Jahoda and Gaskell.
  • 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 can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Marie Jahoda Building.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Marie Jahoda Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Marie Jahoda west wing south entrance.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, facing East Hall opposite.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very slight incline in front of the entrance.
    
  • The intercom controls are 85cm - 100 cm above the ground.
    
  • The intercom controls labelled flats 1 to 10 for flats numbered 99 to 108.
    
  • There is a push button to exit.
    
  • The push button is 100cm above the floor.

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Launderette - Central Hall

• The launderette is next to the entrance for Central Hall, approximately 70 metres from Runnymede Hall.
  
• There is level access at the entrance.
  
• There is a very slight slope leading up to the entrance.
  
• The key card reader is 100cm high.
  
• The single door opens towards you, has a slight lip and is 85cm wide.
  
• There is a push pad to exit at a height of 98cm.
  
• There are telephone numbers on the door in case of an issue.
  
• The launderette has 6 washing machines and 6 dryers, with all but 3 dryers at a convenient height for a wheelchair user (100cm high controls).
  
• The circuit laundry app or card can be used for the machines.

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Launderette - Trevor Slater Hall

• The launderette is by the Trevor Slater Hall entrance, opposite Shoreditch Hall, approximately 65 metres from the Runnymede Hall entrance.
  
• There is ramped access at the entrance.
  
• The ramp is 90cm wide and is steep.
  
• The key card reader is 100cm high.
  
• The single door opens towards you, has a slight lip and is 83cm wide.
  
• There is a push pad to exit at a height of 100cm.
  
• The launderette has 6 washing machines and 6 dryers, with all but 3 dryers at a convenient height for a wheelchair user (100cm high controls).
  
• The circuit laundry app or card can be used for the machines.
  
• The card reader is 102cm high (photograph 6).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are manual doors into most flats. Access through doors is by a key card reader on the handle which is 98cm high.
  • Flat 99 on the ground floor has an automatic door with a key-card reader mounted 98cm high on the wall to the left of the door. There is another key-card reader on the handle 96cm high (photograph 5).
  • Photographs 6 and 7 shows the signage indicating flat locations on the noticeboards but these are very small and high up.
  • There is a fire exit map and an evacuation control panel by the main entrance for staff to check the refuge points when a drill / emergency occurs (photographs 8, 9 and 10).

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 005.
  • The width of the door to the room is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 138cm x 285cm (4ft 6in x 9ft 4in).
  • The bed is 48cm 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.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 220cm x 280cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 2in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 83cm.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 48cm (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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• 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.
  • Other auxiliary aids available are portable Deaf Alert devices available on request.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include mobile hoists and ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Other auxiliary aids available are an emergency switch, linked directly to the Student Living Office.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 1 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 can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Ground Floor - Kitchen/Dining Area - Flat 99

• The kitchen/dining area surveyed is located on the ground floor of the building, at the end of the Flat 99 accommodation corridor.
  
• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door, that opens away from you (push), with an opening width of 85cm.
  
• The key card reader is at a height of 100cm.
  
• The door is push pad activated on exit, however at the time of the survey (March 2022) was permanently held open.
  
• The push pad is at a height of 94cm.
  
• Lowered worksurfaces are available.
  
• The height of the lowest worksurface is 75cm.
  
• The height of the highest worksurface is 91cm.
  
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  
• There is a knee recess under some worksurfaces.
  
• The controls for the oven are at heights of between 83cm to 130cm from the floor.
  
• The controls for the microwave are at heights of between 105cm and 120cm from the floor.
  
• There are some low level cupboards.
  
• The height of the dining table is 74cm.
  
• Chairs without armrests are available.
  
• There is a help point to the left of the kitchen door with a red push-button 98cm high and a signed induction loop.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • The stairs are located close to the Runnymede Hall entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the Runnymede Hall entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not 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.
• Comments View
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    
  • There is a fire exit at the bottom of the stairwell.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located close to the main entrance to Runnymede Hall.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Runnymede Hall entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 138cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a key card reader 90cm high below the external controls.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor by the Runnymede Hall entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Runnymede Hall entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • There is ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 280cm (6ft 9in x 9ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There is a help point for assistance by the toilet with a red push-button 93cm high. It has a signed induction loop (photograph 6).
    
  • A key card is needed to access the toilet.
    
  • The key card reader on the handle of the door is 98cm high.