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Introduction

• University Hall and Accommodation Services Reception is on the ground floor and offices are on the first floor.

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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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Main Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of Block B.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 (University Halls Office 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 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Accommodation Services Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• 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.
  • 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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Reception (Accommodation Services)

• Accommodation Services is located to your right on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Accommodation Services Entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Halls of Residence)

• Halls of Residence Reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Halls of Residence Entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are not 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
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the University Halls Office.
  • Photograph 3 shows the Accommodation Services area.
  • Photograph 4 shows the corridor between the two areas.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located between the first and second entrance doors of the Accommodation Services entrance.
  • 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 right going up.
  • There is not a landing.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the building.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.