You are on English to Welsh Translation. Skip to the next section.

English to Welsh Translation

• 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 language symbol, and then searching for Welsh.

You are on Accommodation Summary. Skip to the next section.

Accommodation Summary

Collapse all Expand all

• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • Secure parking is available.
  • There is fob and intercom access for vehicle and pedestrian gates into the car park.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 124 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 0 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • The accessible toilet facilities are located in the reception area.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • The height of the step to access the shower cubicle is 30 centimetres.
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception and a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

You are on Getting Here (Talybont Court and Talybont South). Skip to the next section.

Getting Here (Talybont Court and Talybont South)

Collapse all Expand all

• By Road View
  • Talybont South and Talybont Court are located to the north of Cardiff City Centre.
    They can be accessed of A470 North Road.
  • There is a staff car park located at Talybont Court as well as drop off point near Talybont Court.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The Blackweir Bus stop is located off North Road and is served by these services 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 35, 86, 86X, 132, 136, 400, 600, T4, T14C and X30.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays Station.
  • The nearest station in Cardiff is Cathays, which is located approximately 1km to the southeast of the Talybont Court and Talybont South.
    There are other stations located around Cardiff.
  • For more information on Cathays Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for Wales.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

You are on Useful Information. Skip to the next section.

Useful Information

• To see more information on Support for Disabled Students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4818.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2087 4849.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on IT Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2251 1111.
• Email: [email protected].

You are on Building Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holders). Skip to the next section.

Building Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holders)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

Collapse all Expand all

• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located on the left hand side of the building.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 237cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • 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 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on the left hand side of building.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a gate between the car park and the main entrance. The gate is single, heavy and opens towards you (pull). The width of the gate is 82cm. The height of the exit button is 100cm. There are double, automatic gates to exit the car park. The height of the intercom is 128cm. The height of the card reader is 110cm. There is a gate to the right of the automatic gates. The gate is single, heavy and opens towards you (pull). The width of the gate is 86cm. The height of the exit button is 110cm.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance - House 1 - A, B, D, E, U). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - House 1 - A, B, D, E, U)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 1 flats A, B, D, E, U, reception and the laundry toom.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Talybont Court House 1 A, B, D, E, U - Cwrt Talybont Ty'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

You are on Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 1 - A, B, D, E, U). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 1 - A, B, D, E, U)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 1 flats A, B, D, E, and U.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '1 - A, B, D, E, U'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 key card reader is 103cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

You are on Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 1 - C). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 1 - C)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 1 flat C.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '1 - C'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 108cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

You are on Opening Times (Reception). Skip to the next section.

Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.

You are on Entrance (Reception). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Reception)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'RECEPTION'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • 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 86cm.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

Collapse all Expand all

• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left from the reception entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the lift.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are sofas only in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and laminate.
  • 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 varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• 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.

You are on Laundry Room. Skip to the next section.

Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
• The width of the door is 86 centimetres.
• The height of the card reader is 90 centimetres.
• There are seats without armrests.
• The heights of the doors and controls for the washing machines range between 57 and 106 centimetres.
• The heights of the doors and controls for the drying machines range between 60cm to 106cm.
• The height of the door for the upper dryer is 166cm.
• The height of the circuit machine ranges between 107cm to 123cm.

You are on Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 1A). Skip to the next section.

Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 1A)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• 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 low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the freezer.
• The height of the dining table is 89cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The heights of the coffee tables are 34 centimetres.

You are on Other Floors (Flats A, B, D, E and U). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Flats A, B, D, E and U)

Collapse all Expand all

• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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 moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional flats.

You are on Other Floors (Flat C). Skip to the next section.

Other Floors (Flat C)

Collapse all Expand all

• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left from the rear 1 - C entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the 1 - C entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do 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 moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional flats.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the reception entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 170cm (4ft 5in x 5ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 110cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.