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26 Ruthin Gardens

Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 4AU

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  • Mae’r canllawiau hyn ar gael yn Gymraeg. Dewiswch ‘accessibility’ yn y gornel dde uchaf, clicio ar y symbol iaith ac yna chwilio am ‘Welsh/Cymraeg’.

  • These guides are available in Welsh by selecting accessibility in the top right-hand corner, clicking on the translation symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Residence Information View
    • The residence surveyed was 26 Ruthin Gardens.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 8 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
    • The reception for the building is at Senghennydd Court.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
    • The accessible room surveyed does have a flashing door bell.
    • Bed raisers are not available on request.
    • Portable hoists are not available on request.
    • Some houses are fitted with accessibility aids, however if a student finds themselves in a house that doesn't have any installed they can contact the disability team. Equipment can be fitted within 48 hours.

Getting Here (Ruthin Gardens)

  • By Road View
    • Ruthin Gardens is located off Senghennydd Road, Cardiff.
      The closest A Road is North Road/ A470.
    • There is on-street parking available on Ruthin Gardens, however it is resident parking permit holders only.
      There is one Blue Badge Bay available on Ruthin Gardens.
      There is additional pay and display parking nearby on Senghennydd Road.
  • By Bus View
    • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
    • The nearest bus stop is Cardiff University Park Place, which is approximately 0.1 miles (160 metres) from Ruthin Gardens.
      This bus stop serves the Megabuses from London, Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol and Birmingham.
      There is also a bus stop on Park Place which serves National Express coaches.
      Additional local buses can be caught from Park Place Stop RC (35, 53, 86 and 95) and University Stop RE (21, 51, 86, 95).
      Both stops are within 0.3 miles from Ruthin Gardens.
    • For more information on bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • 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 on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Miskin Street.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • The parking on Miskin Street is permit holders only.
      Permits can be applied for through MiPermit. Two permits are permitted per property.
      There is additional long stay roadside pay and display parking on Senghennydd Street.
  • Comments View
    • The spaces are marked widthways only.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor, bedrooms and bathroom.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with '26'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to the bathroom and bedrooms 2 and 3 on the ground floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and carpet.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Step(s) (Ground floor and first floor steps)

  • Stepped Level Change 1 View
    • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor corridor.
    • The step(s) is/are used to access the bathroom, garden and bedrooms 2 and 3.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
  • The door is not push pad activated.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 94cm.
  • The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are some low level cupboards.
  • There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
  • The height of the dining table is 68cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Ground and 1.
    • There are 12 steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps is 24cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.