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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Accommodation for guest lecturers only, 2 bedrooms with ensuites, Kitchen, Dining Room and Lounge.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leicester is just off the M1 and close to the A1, allowing easy access to the North and South. The M69 and M6 are also close by and offer access to Birmingham, Wales and the South West. De Montfort University is located near the centre of Leicester.
  • There are also car parks situated around the Campus, for which permits are required. The main staff and visitor car park is located off The Gateway.
• By Bus View
  • There are numerous bus stops around the campus. The Hospital Hopper service can be used for free by all DMU students on production of a current and valid DMU ID card.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Leicester and it is approximately 0.8 miles from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • The universities Student Car Parking information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Hospital Hopper Bus Service Website.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 257 7595.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Mental Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0116 257 7577.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Accommodation office is located in the Estates Development Building.
• Each faculty has a disability officer whose role is to help you access disability support and ensure that you are getting appropriate assistance during your studies. The faculty disability officer (FDO) provides information, advice and guidance to academic colleagues to ensure that they are aware of the relevant learning and teaching support recommendations for disabled students.
• Alongside the support provided to students with disabilities by DAS, the Libraries and Learning Service also has a disability support team who are available to provide assistance to users with a disability, a specific learning difference, such as dyslexia, or medical condition that affects their ability to study.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is 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).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance door.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located just inside the entrance door.
• There are two sofas and a coffee table.

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Dining Room and Kitchen

• The dining room and kitchen is located just beyond the lounge.
• Inside are table and chairs. The kitchen work top is set at 90cm high with lever mixer taps.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to the middle left of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are two sets of stairs, one leading to the first floor, the second set leads to the second floor.

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Bedrooms

• There is a double bedroom on the first floor and a twin room on the second floor.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the bedrooms on the first and second floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor beyond the kitchen and on the first and second floors as part of the ensuites to the bedrooms..

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located ground floor beyond the kitchen.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is no 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are also standard toilets within the ensuites to the bedrooms on the first and second floor.