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Getting To and Around Clare College (Memorial Court)

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• Arriving By Car or Bike View
  • Clare College has 3 sites; Memorial Court, Old Court and The Colony. Memorial Court is located off Queen’s Road (A1134), just to the West of the city centre. This part of the city can be accessed most easily from the M11 via Junction 12 or 13. There are various Park and Ride schemes for people who would prefer to not drive into central Cambridge.
  • There is very limited parking at Clare College and it is strictly controlled. Anyone parking on-site must have prior permission via the Head Porter. Students are generally not permitted to use cars in the immediate locality unless given permission based on specific requirements. At Memorial Court there is parking on the access road in front of the Porters’ Lodge and along Thirkill Drive and the access road leading to Lerner Court. There are no marked parking bays for Blue Badge holders.
  • Cycling is a popular form of transport in Cambridge. The city is relatively flat and there is an extensive network of cycle routes. There is provision for bicycle storage at Clare College.
  • For more information on directions to Clare College please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on cycle routes and maps in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stops to Memorial Court are located in Grange Road and West Road.
    The only bus service that stops at the Grange Road and West Road bus stops is the U (Universal). The Universal bus service links Madingley Park and Ride and Eddington with West Cambridge, the railway station and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (including Addenbrookes).
    The bus station in Drummer Street is approximately 1.5 kilometres away from Memorial Court.
  • Cambridge City Centre Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • For more information on planning a bus journey in Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 2.8 kilometres away from Memorial Court. The station has direct links to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge North, Kings Lynn, Stansted Airport, Brighton, Ipswich and Norwich. The rail companies that operate out of this station are; Cross Country, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
  • For more information on Cambridge Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on planning a train journey to Cambridge please click here (opens new tab).
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
• Accessing the College Site View
  • There are three driveways in Queen’s Road which give access to the Memorial Court site. All have vehicular access with parking along them and none of them have a dedicated footpath for pedestrians so care should be taken. The central one is the only one which does not have a vehicle security barrier but is the only one with stepped access. It also has a gate for pedestrian access (Photograph 1). The gate is permanently held open and has an opening width of 90cm. Beyond the gate the straight driveway is level with a tarmac surface but is slightly uneven in places with some loose stones (Photograph 2). There are then 12 steps leading up to the passageway into Memorial Court where the Porters’ Lodge is located (Photograph 3). The steps do not have handrails or markings.
  • The driveway to the left (or south) of the one described above, is called Thirkill Drive and it leads to Thirkill Court at the rear left of the site. This is a vehicular entrance, and it is controlled by a security barrier. There is a path to bypass the barrier, but it is very narrow (width 66cm) and is via a vehicle turning bay (Photograph 4). After the security barrier the driveway has a tarmac surface, which is uneven in places, and a very slight upwards gradient (Photograph 5). As you reach the front of the Memorial Court building there is a footpath to the right that connects the 3 driveways and can be used to bypass the steps in front of the Porters’ Lodge. The path is flat with a tarmac surface and a minimum width of 130cm (Photograph 6). If you continue along the driveway instead there is access to Thirkill Court via a wide open gateway (Photograph 7).
  • The driveway to the right (or north) leads up to Lerner Court at the rear right of the site. This is also a vehicular entrance which is controlled by a security barrier (Photograph 8). The barrier does have an intercom system at a height of 103cm. To the left of the security barrier there is a path, but it is narrow past the barrier (width 75cm) before it widens to 100cm. The path has a surface with consists of a metal grid over packed loose stones and may not be suitable for some. The path and driveway have a slight but long upwards gradient (Photograph 9). At the end of the driveway there is a pedestrian gate leading into Lerner Court (Photograph 10). The gate is held open and has an opening width of 165cm.
  • In addition to the three driveways, pedestrians with key cards can also access the College via the rear gate which is located outside University Library. The gate opens away from you (push) and is heavy (Photograph 11). The opening width is 90cm and the card reader height is 112cm. The rear gate gives access to Ashby Court.
• Getting Around the College Site View
  • The College site itself is mostly level with paths running around the edges of the courts and around the central library. The majority of paths are wide (150cm+) with a tarmac or flagstone/block paving surface (Photographs 12-15).
  • There are open passageways between courts with entrance widths of 96cm-115cm (Photographs 16 and 17). There are some paths which are narrowed by plants or furniture (Photographs 18 and 19).
• Additional College Site Information View
  • Access into the buildings at Memorial Court varies and some have stepped access (Photographs 20 and 21). There is an external platform lift to overcome the steps at the Library entrance (Photograph 22) and some entrances have temporary or permanent ramps (Photographs 23 and 24). Please see our Detailed Access Guides for further information on access to buildings.
  • There is limited directional signage around the College site (Photographs 25 and 26) which might mean those unfamiliar with the layout could need an escort or a map to reference.
  • There are many seats around the site for people to rest. Accessible toilet facilities are located in the Gillespie Centre.
• Useful Links View
  • For further information on access to the Forbes Mellon Library please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For further information on access to the Law Reading Rooms please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For further information on access to the Party Room (Gatehouse Memorial Court) please use the link below.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Clare College - Old Court AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Clare College - The Colony AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Clare College Disability Access Guide please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 333 246.
• To see more information on University of Cambridge Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 333 256.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Health and Welfare please click here (opens new tab).

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Site/Campus Car Park (Ashby Drive)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along the access road leading to Lerner Court, off Queen's Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the ones in Lerner Court and R to P.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • There are parts of the parking areas that have loose stones on the surfaces.
    Access to this parking area is controlled by a security barrier.
    The security barrier has an intercom system.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Thirkill Drive)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Thirkill Drive, off Queen's Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the ones in Thirkill Court and L to N.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The majority of the parking area has a surface which consists of loose stones packed under a metal grid.
    Access to this parking area is controlled by a security barrier.
    The security barrier does not have an intercom system.

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Building Parking (Central Drive)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • The car park is located along the driveway.
  • 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 not accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The car park is located in Thirkill Drive and the Lerner Court access road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are some loose stones on the surface of the parking area.
    It may be possible to drop-off here but only with prior permission.

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Getting To (Lerner Court)

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• Location View
  • Lerner Court is located to the rear right-hand side of the Campus when entering from the Porters' Lodge. It is next to the Gillespie Centre.
  • Lerner Court can be accessed via a cut through from Ashby Court and then to the right of the Gillespie Centre. The lift to access the accommodation is accessed via the Gillespie Centre entrance. The X Staircase entrance to Lerner Court only has stairs.
  • There is wayfinding signage along the route to Lerner Court.
  • Clare College - Memorial Court link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, down the corridor to the left from the X Staircase entrance. There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor in the Gillespie Centre.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • The is limited parking along the Lerner Court access road.
  • 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 Lerner Court.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 2 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 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • 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 on the ground floor of the Gillespie Centre and within the corridor (Fellows' Offices, Computer and Supervision Room) to the left of the X Staircase entrance to Lerner Court.
  • The first floor has rooms 7-23 and the second floor has rooms 24-40. As well as the two accessible rooms in Lerner Court, there is an accessible room in Memorial Court. It is Room 4 in the R Staircase entrance.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • 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).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.
  • The Porters' Lodge did not know of any auxiliary aids that could be used.

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Approach (Gillespie Centre)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach consists of resin-bound compacted gravel as well as the block and brick paving.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
• Comments View
  • The approach is even and is not narrowed substantially by a table and chairs before the building. There is a covered path to the entrance door or in between pillars which are approximately 225cm wide apart.

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Outside Access (The Gillespie Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right-hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of The Gillespie Centre and Lerner Court via a connecting corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Gillespie Centre'.
  • There is step-free 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 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 109cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 102cm from floor level.

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Lift (Gillespie Centre)

• The lift is located directly ahead from the Gillespie Centre main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Gillespie Centre main 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 2, 1, G, -1, -2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There is a manual door on the first and second floor from the lift lobby area into the Lerner Accommodation Block.
• 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 89cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 137cm.
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Other Floors (Gillespie Centre)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the ground floor, to the left of the lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Gillespie Centre main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 1, G, -1, -2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Comments View
  • The flight of stairs to floors -2, -1 and from the ground floor (0) to the first floor consist of wooden flooring. The staircase to floor 2 consists of carpet.
  • There is an alternative similar carpeted stairwell accessed via manual doors on the opposite side of the building. This gives access to both levels of The Riley Auditorium, Garden Room and the Elton & Bowring Rooms (Photographs 6, 7). The stairs are clearly marked, 17cm high and have a tread depth of 25cm.

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Outside Access (X Staircase - Lerner Court Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Lerner Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'X Staircase'.
  • There is step-free 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 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 108cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • This entrance is for the Lerner Court accommodation and linking corridor to the Fellows' Offices, Computer Room and The Glover Room (Gillespie Centre).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• 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 carpet.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly 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.
• Comments View
  • The first and second floor have a fire door halfway along the corridor with an opening width of 102cm. The door is single, manual and heavy (Photograph 3).
  • The lift is located in the Gillespie Centre. To the rear-left-hand side of the lift on the first and second floor there is a single, manual heavy door that opens towards you (pull) to access the Lerner Court accommodation block.
  • The door width is 85cm and the key card reader to the side to unlock it is 119cm high (Photograph 4).

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Other Floors (X Staircase - Lerner Court)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located directly ahead of the X Staircase Lerner Court Entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor and on the second floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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 the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Comments View
  • The single doors to exit the stairwell on the first and second floors have a key card reader at 119cm high, with a push button to enter the stairwell at the same height on the other side (Photographs 5 and 6).

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Accommodation

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located on the first and second floor of Lerner Court (Rooms 13 and 30).
  • 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 lift and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
  • The lift to access the rooms is accessed via the Gillespie Centre Entrance. There is a single, manual door that requires a key card from the lift lobby area to the corridor that the rooms are in.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 13.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The door is key card activated.
  • The fob/card reader height is 106cm.
  • The width of the door is 75cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (1in).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • A member of staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 72cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 64cm x 66cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • Wardrobes have not 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 extended lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
  • There is an 85cm gap between the built-in cupboard to the wall in the bedroom (Photograph 2).
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 76cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 220cm x 245cm.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
• 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are good.
• Comments View
  • There is both a fixed and adjustable shower head (the adjustable one was the functioning one at time of survey August 2021).
  • There are two coat hooks that are 161cm and 184cm high on the bathroom door.

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Standard Accommodation

• There is step-free access to standard accommodation.
• The standard accommodation surveyed was on the first floor of Lerner Court.
• The standard accommodation surveyed is located on the first and second floor of Lerner Court.
• The standard accommodation surveyed has an ensuite with a shower.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (First Floor Kitchens)

• 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 a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 73cm.
• The single door widths are 75cm. They are heavy and open away from you (push). The key card reader on the handle is 106cm high. There is a small lip at the entrance to the kitchen. There is bench seating around the window. The light switches are 120cm high.

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• Comments View
  • There are two kitchen/dining areas on the first and second floor on either ends of the corridor. They are both similar.
  • Photographs 1-5 show one kitchen / dining area with photographs 6-8 showing the similar one on the opposite end of the corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Fellows' Offices - Ground Floor - Right Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left-hand side through a single, heavy, manual door from the X Staircase entrance to Lerner Court. Or via the Glover Room from The Gillespie Centre. It is at the end of the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the X Staircase Lerner Court 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 187cm x 225cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 112cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There were paper towels placed on top of the toilet roll holder at the time of survey (August 2021).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Gillespie Centre - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the Gillespie Centre, in the corridor off the right hand side of the lift/stair lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 250cm (5ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 113cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • This cubicle is signed for the use of Fellows and Staff only.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Gillespie Centre - Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the right after you enter the centre.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Gillespie Centre Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.