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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 residence is made up of 3 buildings.
  • Most buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
  • The residence surveyed was Elvet South.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms 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.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are 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
  • Grey College is located to the south of Durham city centre, off South Road. The College can be accessed via the A167 or the A177.
  • Car parking is situated outside the main college and around the college campus.
  • For more information on getting to Durham University please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is 320 meters away 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.
  • The nearest train station is Durham Station which is 1.5 miles away and has direct mainline links to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool and Birmingham.
  • For more information on Durham Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries 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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Hollingside Parking.
  • The car park is located to the rear of Hollingside Block, accessed from Hollingside Lane.
• 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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Building Parking (Hollingside Parking)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located on the 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 not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Approach (Elvet East and West)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with no handrails.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• Comments View
  • There are steps to access both sides of the courtyard.

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Outside Access (Elvet West)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right as you enter the courtyard from Elvet North.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Elvet West 45-49'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 145cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the door.
  • 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.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a further outside access to Elvet West 9-43F on the far right of the Courtyard as shown in photographs 4 and 5.

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Outside Access (Elvet East)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left as you enter through Elvet North courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Elvet East 50-92'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 150cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the door.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Approach (Elvet South)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Comments View
  • Elvet South can also be accessed via the steps from the courtyard of Elvet West and East.

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Outside Access (Elvet South)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Elvet Block.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'ELVET SOUTH'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 150cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading to and in front of the door.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Car Park to Hollingside Dining Hall)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in front of the entrance to the dining hall in Hollingside building.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access dining hall and Hollingside building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 3 View
  • This ramp provides Elvet residents with access to the Dining Hall and Hollingside building.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Hollingside to Elvet Building)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located between Hollingside and Elvet buildings.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the car park, Hollingside building and Elvet building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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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 and vinyl.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • 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 venue does not play background music/sound.

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Other Floors (Elvet South)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the right as you enter through the main door.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the 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 the stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 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 right 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student rooms, kitchen, bathrooms.
• Comments View
  • There are similar stairs to the rear of the building and in Elvet East and West.
  • The rear stairs in Elvet South give access to Elvet West.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located ground floor shower toilet area in Elvet South.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access sinks and toilets.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor in Elvet West.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the shower and toilet area in Elvet West.
  • There is/are 6 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.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• 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 92cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 73cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar kitchen areas on each floor in all blocks.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located on the ground floor between the North block and the South, West and East blocks.
• There is stepped access to the laundry. There is one clearly marked 13cm step.
• The door is 77cm wide and opens inwards (push). The door is heavy to open.
• The laundry is 120cm wide in front of the washers,
• There are washers and driers with controls ranging between 100cm - 105cm. The washers are card operated.
• There are driers located above the washers. The height to the handle is 170cm.
• There is an ironing board and iron within the laundry room.
• There are no seats in the laundry.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.