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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Leicester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Leicester.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 550cm (12ft 6in x 18ft 1in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free for DMU Disabled/Temporary Disabled Parking Permit holders and visitors.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • Only one of the doors is automatic and functions using a ID card and fob system.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, on Tarragon Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • Only one of the doors is automatic and functions using a ID card and fob system.

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Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Flat (B0 1-8) Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • All other block/flat entrances are similar, although Blocks D and F are accessed by double doors.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Flat B0 1-8 entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional flats.
• Comments View
  • Different blocks have a different numbers of floors.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 12 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Flat B0 Room 1.
  • The accessible facilities are located in Flat B0.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was C0-01.
  • The width of the door to the room is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 300cm x 390cm (9ft 10in x 12ft 10in).
  • The bed is 60cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are accessible surfaces, hobs, sinks and ovens in the shared kitchens for all adapted room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the shared bathroom.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 240cm x 380cm (7ft 10in x 12ft 6in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 83cm.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 10 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • All accessible shower rooms at Bede Hall are automatic and are operated by touch pad.
  • The bathroom door is automatic.
  • The sink is height adjustable.
  • There is a ceiling hoist in B0 1 and D0 2 only.
  • Room D0 2 also contains an adjustable bath.
  • The flats with adapted rooms in blocks C and F have shared bathrooms on the flat corridor.

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Outside Access (Laundrette Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located next to the reception.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • A fob is required to operate the automatic door.
  • The laundrette contains accessible washers and dryers.

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Level Change (Laundrette Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the flats.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the flat entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.