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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; two similar blocks of cluster flats with ensuite rooms and shared kitchen / dining facilities. The block surveyed was Carnaby.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; launderette facilities in the Mount Oswald Hub.
  • John Snow College Main Building - The Heart link (new tab) - click here.
  • Mount Oswald The Hub link (new tab) - click here.
  • South College - Block B5 - Earhart, Lorde link (new tab) - click here.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of 2 blocks of cluster flats on four floors buildings.
  • All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
  • The residence surveyed was Carnaby.
  • The other block is Hopkins.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 119 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
  • At the time of survey there was no access to the accessible bedrooms. However they are very similar to the surveyed room in Earhart block. Please see the relevant guide for details via the link in the Summary section.
• 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 shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • For photographs of a typical standard ensuite room please see John Snow College - Block A1 - Bridle. The relevant link is in the summary section.

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Getting Here (John Snow College)

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• By Road View
  • John Snow College is located at the Mount Oswald site, on The Approach, off the A177 South Road. The A177 links the "Cock o the North" Roundabout on the A167 Darlington Road with the south side of the City Centre.
  • Parking is limited at the site. There is a site car park at the top of the site which requires a permit to park. Permits can be issued to visitors on request. There is additional parking by South College at the lower end of the site. There is also public parking at the Howlands Park and Ride on South Road, which is opposite the Mount Oswald site.
  • For more information on the location of the college please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stops is on The Approach next to South College. It is served by bus route 42 which connects directly with Durham railway station. In addition the PR2 bus service links the Howlands Park and Ride car park with the city centre.
  • For more information on the bus route 42 to South College, and PR2 to Howlands Park and Ride please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham Railway Station is located approximately 2.5Km (1.6 miles) to the north of the college, on the far side of the city centre and River Wear. Buses run from outside the station to the city centre.
    This station is a category A station and has step free access to all platforms. Interchange between the platforms is via a subway. Lift access is available to the subway from both platforms.
  • For more information on trains to Durham please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Mill Hill Car Park AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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).
• To see more information on College Accommodation and Facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation and Allocations Office 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 John Snow College car park.
  • The car park is located off The Approach to the rear of the main 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 (John Snow College Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the top end of the Mount Oswald site off The Approach.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are John Snow College Main Building - The Heart, Blocks A3 and A4 Broadwick Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student 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 a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard to the right side.
  • This entrance gives access to Carnaby Block ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Block A1 Carnaby'.
  • There is step-free 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the Hopkins Block is seen in photographs 5 to 8.

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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 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 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 to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m 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 G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ 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 both sides.
  • 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 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.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
• There is a height adjustable work surface.
• The kitchen does 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 oven, the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 72cm.
• There are dining chairs with and without armrests.

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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.