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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a library, reading rooms, common rooms and social spaces, catered bedrooms and staff offices.
• Related link College of St. Hild & St. Bede, Lawrence Wing.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/college-of-st-hild-st-bede-lawrence-wing
• Related link College of St. Hild & St. Bede, Caedmon Complex.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/college-of-st-hild-st-bede-caedmon-complex

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• Comments View
  • The college offers fully catered student accommodation, in several buildings. Meals are taken in the dining hall in the Caedmon Complex, which also contains a bar and Caedmon Hall, which is used as a theatre and a cinema.
  • The Lawrence Wing contains the student gym.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Durham.
• The nearest mainline station is Durham.
• 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.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The main car park for the college is the Lower Car Park, located further down the hill from the main building (shown in photograph 2).

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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 main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Side Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the two doors.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of both doors.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Level Change (Reception)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading to the reception area.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located throughout the ground floor.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are bedrooms, a library and reading rooms.

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Junior Common Room (JCR)

• The JCR is located on the ground floor along the corridor from reception.
• It is used as a dance studio and rehearsal space.

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The Alan Pearson Common Room

• The Alan Pearson Common Room is located just beyond the JCR on the ground floor.
• It contains seating, a TV, a snooker table, a table tennis table and a supply of daily newspapers.

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The George Smith Reading Room

• The George Smith Reading Room is located on the lower part of the ground floor, accessed by the internal steps.
• It is open 24 hours a day during term time.

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The Carol Carr Reading Room

• The Carol Carr Reading Room is located next to the George Smith Reading Room.
• It is used as a more informal study area and is also open 24 hours a day during term time.

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The Postgraduate Common Room

• The Postgraduate Common Room is located on the lower ground floor.
• It is a study area, but is also a social area, used for drama rehearsals and club and society meetings.

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Accommodation

• Auxiliary Aids - general
• Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
• Flashing alarms are available.
• Vibrating pillows are available.
• Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
• Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
• The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
• Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors
• There are standard rooms on other floors.
• The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
• Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 260cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are baby changing facilities available within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm.

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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 Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.