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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • The building shares car parking with all other residences of Collingwood College.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • Access to level 4 of the building via the Gym Block entrance and the slight ramp and through level 4 of Egremont and level 4 of Greystoke. Access to levels 5, 6, and 7 can be obtained by using the Egremont lift and through levels 5, 6, and 7 of Greystoke.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with baths and ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room, a bar and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Collingwood College is located to the south of Durham city centre, off South Road. The college can be accessed via the A167 or the A177.
  • Blue Badge parking bays are available outside the main college building, with additional standard parking bays in the site car park at the front of the site.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is South Road Colleges on South Road. This bus stop is served by buses 6 Sapphire and S1.
  • For more information on Go North East buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Station is 1.5 miles from Collingwood College and has direct mainline links to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool and Birmingham.
  • For more information on Durham station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 465cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 112cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Collingwood College.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
• 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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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the Collingwood Campus Main Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Approach (Kendal and Penrith Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Outside Access (Kendal and Penrith Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Kendal level 5.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'CUMBRIA, KENDAL, PENRITH'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 132cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway just before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Entrance (Greystokes to Kendal Level 5)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 5 leading from Greystokes.
  • This entrance gives access to Kendal Level 5.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'LEVEL 5 Kendal K5A - K5Y'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 137cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances on levels 6 and 7.

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Entrance (Penrith to Kendal Level 6)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located leading from Penrith building on level 6.
  • This entrance gives access to level 6 of Kendal.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Kendal Level 6'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 133cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 126cm.
  • The signage is on the second set of doors.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 5, 6 and 7.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • Access to levels 5, 6, and 7 can be obtained by using the Egremont lift and through levels 5, 6, and 7 of Greystoke.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Pantry)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There is no seating or dining table in this kitchen. There are similar kitchens on all floors.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 4 of the Gym Block.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on level 4 of the Gym Block.