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Introduction

• Related link Warwick House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cardiff-metropolitan-university/cyncoed-campus/access-guides/warwick-house

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located off Cyncoed Road which is located off the A48.
  • Pay and Display parking is available throughout the Cyncoed Campus.
• By Bus View
  • The 52/52A bus travels from the city centre to the Cyncoed Campus every 15 minutes during the day, via Albany Road and Penylan Road.
    During term time, the U1 MetRider bus travels from Llandaff to the Cyncoed campus every hour.
    Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a MetRider bus pass? for students and staff, which gives unlimited access to the entire Cardiff Bus network from the 1st of September till the 30th of June.
    If you take the bus more than two days of each week, the MetRider pass will save you money.
• By Train View
  • Heath High Level and Heath Low Level railway stations are approx. 25 minutes' walk from the Cyncoed Campus, serving the area from the Rhymney and Coryton lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on Cardiff Buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • 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 Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02920 416 170.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Services include the Wellbeing and Disability Services for the University. The Student Services Area is located off B Block.
• To see more information on Student Finance Advice please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2041 6170.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2041 6188.
• Email: [email protected].
• Accommodations Services is located within Warwick House at the Cyncoed Campus.
• To see more information on Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02920 416 190.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Awareness Training is provided for staff.

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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 students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front and to the rear of the Stradling Block.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is the main car park.
  • The car park is located in front of B Block.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are additional car parks located around the campus and some are nearer other halls the car park shown in photographs 5 and 6 is located near the laundrette.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of block B.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are B Block, Library, Cyncoed Hall of Residence, Warwick House.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 490cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located in front of Stradling Accommodation block.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can 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 ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the B Block.
  • The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the B Block main entrance.

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Outside Access (Room Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Stradling leading directly into Stradling Block 2 Room 2.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
• 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 slight.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance leading directly into Stradling 1 Room 2 which can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.

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Outside Access (Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 63cm (2ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances into the other Stradling Blocks as can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • 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 some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good 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.

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Other Floors (Stradling)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located between the block entrance doors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar sets of stairs elsewhere in the block some of which have handrails on the right as can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.

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Accommodation (Stradling 1)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Stradling Block 1 room 2.
  • The accessible facilities are located off the kitchen in Stradling 1.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Stradling Block 1 room 2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 225cm x 280cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 2in).
  • The bed is 54cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm 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 286cm x 280cm (9ft 5in x 9ft 2in).
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door does not have a lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (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 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is not 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 not mirrors.
  • 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.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no 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 bright.
• 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 good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• 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 not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.

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Accommodation (Stradling 2)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Stradling 2 Room 2.
  • The accessible facilities are located off the Kitchen in room 2.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Stradling 2 Room 2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 225cm x 380cm (7ft 5in x 12ft 6in).
  • 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 remote control door and height adjustable bed.
  • 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 285cm x 260cm (9ft 4in x 8ft 6in).
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door does not have a 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 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 50cm (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 good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• 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 dropdown rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accommodation (Stradling 4)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to room 1.
  • The accessible facilities are located opposite the kitchen.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 260cm x 300cm (8ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
  • The bed is 53cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (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).
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are height adjustable desk.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm x 300cm (8ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is 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 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 good.
• 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 dropdown rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are 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.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • 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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Outside Access (Laundrette)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located beneath Ellis Hall Block 5.
  • 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.
  • 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 single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There are washing machines and dryers available at a lower height. As can be seen in photograph 3.
  • The card top up machine is at a height of 115cm as can be seen in photograph 4.
  • There is seating available as can be seen in photograph 5.
  • There is a water bottle refilling machine with controls at a height of 135cm as can be seen in photograph 6.
  • When approaching from the left of the building there is a slight ramp or two medium steps to access the laundry as can be seen in photographs 7 and 8.