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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.
  • 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
  • This building has no external entrances but is accessed via the Gym Block. access via the Gym Block is via an easy ramp at the Gym Block main entrance.
• 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 cannot 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).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham 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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Entrance (Durham Block, Level 4 - Jarrow to Wearmouth)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 of the Durham wing, just past the Jarrow Wing.
  • This entrance gives access to Wearmouth level 4.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.

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Entrance (Durham Wing, Level 4 - Wearmouth Rooms)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 of the Durham Wing at the very end of the level 4 corridor.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 4 of Wearmouth to rooms W4B, W4C, W4D and W4E.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Wearmouth B - E'.
  • There is step-free 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to rooms on all levels.

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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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Kitchen/Dining Area (Level 4)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink.
• Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar kitchens on all levels.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter from Durham Block on level 4.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Durham Block, Level 4 - Jarrow to Wearmouth.
  • 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 1,2 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 left going up.
  • Handrails are not 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 provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Comments View
  • The handrail is 80cm from the pitch line.

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Standard Shower (Level 4)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 4 facing room W4D.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a deep 19cm step to access the shower cubicle.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar standard showers on all other levels.

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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 in the reception foyer of the Gym Block.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 4, Rooms W4b - W4E)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on level 4 facing the Durham Wing Level 4 - rooms entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Durham Wing Level 4 - rooms entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 97cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets with stepped access on level 2.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Standard Toilet, Level 4, Rooms W4b - W4E)

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• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the standard toilet cubicle, just before the standard toilet.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilet.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on level 3 facing room W3F.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the level 3 left entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets on all other levels.