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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Conference Suites, the Victor Watts Library and catered student accommodation.
• Related link Grey College.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/grey-college

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• Comments View
  • Holgate House is part of Grey College.
  • Residents here take their meals in the dining hall there.
  • Please see the separate guide for Grey College for more details.

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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 rear 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 route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • 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
  • There is further parking available outside Grey College main building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrances)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• 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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  • There are two entrances here, one leading to the Conference Centre and one leading to the library and student accommodation.
  • These areas are linked internally on level 1.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, opposite Oswald Block.
• 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 99cm (3ft 3in).

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  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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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.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Inside Access

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

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  • The photographs show the Conference Suite.

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Library (Victor Watts Library)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.

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  • The library is located on level 1.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are more student accommodation.
• Comments View
  • The stairs have handrails both sides between levels 1 and 2.
  • Between levels 2 - 4, the stairs have a handrail on the left hand side going up only.

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Room Information

• The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
• 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
• Level 2 Standard Rooms
• Level 2 rooms have level access.
• Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrances.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor leading to the library.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 199cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 6in).
  • There is not 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the accessible toilet.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrances.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • 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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.