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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.

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Accommodation Summary (House 3, Talybont Court)

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• 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 211 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 1 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • The ceiling track hoist is located in Flat 0T within room 3.0.T.1.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • 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 can 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 30cm.
• 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.

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Getting Here (Talybont Court and Talybont South)

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• 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).

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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].

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Building Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holders)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 in front 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 200cm x 490cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • 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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • 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 at the rear of the building.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There are double, automatic gates to exit the car park.
    The height of the intercom is 128 centimetres.
    The height of the card reader is 110 centimetres.
    There is a pedestrian gate to the right of the automatic gates.
    The gate is single, heavy and opens towards you (pull).
    The width of the gate is 86 centimetres.
    The height of the exit button is 110 centimetres.
• Comments View
  • The width of the marked zones around the Blue Badge bays range between 77 to 118 centimetres.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance - 3 - M, N, P, Q, S, T)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 3 - flats M, N, P, Q, S and T on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 - M, N, P, Q, S, T'.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 3 - M, N, P, Q, S, T)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 3 - flats M, N, P, Q, S and T on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 - M, N, P, Q, S, T'.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 118cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - 3 - R)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to House 3 – flat R on the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with '3 - R'.
  • 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 92cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 138cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are 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, vinyl and carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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.

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Accommodation (Flat 0T - Room 3.0.T.1)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located ground floor, to the right from the front entrance.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located to the right from the front entrance.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 3.0.T.1.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is key card activated.
  • The fob/card reader height is 98cm.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 77cm.
  • The desk N/A height adjustable.
  • Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are winding handle(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency alarm is a push button.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The accessible room surveyed has a ceiling track hoist.
  • The ceiling track hoist operates around the bed.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
  • The height of the button to exit room is 98 centimetres.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 224cm x 182cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 rails 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The door to access flat 0T is single and opens automatically away from you.
    The width of the door is 84cm.
    The height of the card reader is 98cm.
    The height of the button to exit is 99cm.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 0T)

• 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 available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 77cm.
• There is a height adjustable work surface (which includes the sink and hob).
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the freezer.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The height of the coffee table is 34 centimetres.
  The heights of the dining tables range between 73 and 90 centimetres.
• The door to access the kitchen is single and opens automatically away from you.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 4T)

• 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 88cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The heights of the tables are 34 centimetres.

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Other Floors (Flats M, N, P, Q, S and T)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the front entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the front 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, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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.

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Other Floors (Flat R)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right from the rear entrance - 3 - R.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the rear entrance - 3 - R.
  • 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.

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Lift (Flats M, N, P, Q, S and T)

• The lift is located ahead from the front entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.