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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 334 8115.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Support is located in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current disabled students, as well as to staff working with disabled students.
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Please use this link for more details of the support and wellbeing services available to students.
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 334 1000.
• Please use this link for information on what you need to know before you apply to Durham University.
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• This page gives information on accommodation at the colleges.
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 334 1770.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Accommodation and Allocations Office offer advice to current and prospective students looking for privately rented accommodation in Durham and the surrounding areas.

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COVID-19 Information (Durham University)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms and staff offices, located within Elvet Riverside 2.
• Related link Elvet Riverside 1.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/durham-university/access-guides/elvet-riverside-1

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  • Elvet Riverside 2 also contains Combined Honours in Art and Social Sciences, Applied Social Sciences - Social Work, Applied Social Sciences - Community & Youth Work, the Faculty of Art and Humanities Pro Vice Chancellor's Office, some Language rooms and general use teaching rooms on the ground floor.
  • The Riverside Block of Elvet Riverside 1 is linked to this building on all levels.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Durham.
• The nearest mainline station is Durham.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • Elvet Riverside 1, linked to this building, has its own car park.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.
  • There is on-street parking located on Elvert (shown in photographs).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on New Elvet.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the ground floor.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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  • The ramp leads to the lift and the adapted toilet.
  • There is also an easy ramp leading to lecture rooms 215 - 224 and the link to Elvet Riverside 1 - Riverside Block.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located in the main entrance lobby, to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main 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 the right going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the rear left hand corner as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 135cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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  • 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the ground floor entrance lobby, next to the lift.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 200cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • 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 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
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  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• 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.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located directly to the left of the main entrance.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness 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 not Text Relay aware.