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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a Bar and Restaurant, Teaching Rooms and Staff Offices.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the front corridor, ahead as you enter via the main accessible entrance.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor to the right as you enter via the main accessible entrance, on the left just before the internal doors to the bar.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the corridor to the left as you enter via the main accessible entrance, on the right just before the internal doors to the bar.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Howlands is located south of Durham city centre, off South Road. The site is accessed from the A167 and A177.
  • Limited Blue Badge parking bays are available throughout the site for residents. The site car park is Howlands, and is located off South Road at the front of the site. There is a public park and ride between the site car park and South Road.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is Durham Park & Ride Howlands which is served by bus PR2.
  • For more information on Scarlet Band Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham.
  • Durham station is located in the centre of the city, and provides direct links to London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Plymouth. The station is 1.7 miles from the campus.
  • 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).
• 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 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 to the left of the Howlands 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 240cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm 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 45m (49yd 8in) from the Howlands Social Block 1 entrance.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Howlands.
  • The car park is located off South Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Howlands Park and Ride.
  • The car park is located off South Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Howlands Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located just inside the vehicle entrance to the Howlands area, next to the Park and Ride.
  • 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 student permit holders, staff permit holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• 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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
• Comments View
  • This car park contains bays that are marked specifically for the use of students (shown in photograph 2) and staff (photograph 3).
  • There is a zebra crossing with dropped kerbs (shown in photographs 7 and 8) to exit the car park and cross the service road to access Stephenson and Josephine Butler Colleges.

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Approach (Main Entrance Doors)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access (Main Accessible 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 the reception, rooms, bar area and the accessible and standard toilets.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 117cm .
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is also a double manual door next to this one.
• Comments View
  • There are also 2 sets of manual double doors, one to the left and one to the right of this entrance as shown in photographs 7 and 8.

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Approach (Rear JBs Bar Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access (Rear JBs Bar and Restaurant Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to JBs Bar and Restaurant.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 not/do not 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 double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter via the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 102cm .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 78cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a telephone on the wall to the right of the reception desk. The telephone is for use if the reception desk is unattended. The height of the telephone is 138cm. There is a coffee table in the waiting area. The height to the top of the coffee table is 39cm. There is a water cooler in the waiting area. The height of the top control of the water cooler is 96cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • 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 venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in JBs Bar and Restaurant.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Eating and Drinking (JBs Bar and Restaurant)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located ahead as you enter when using the Main Accessible or the JBs Bar rear Entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
  • There are 2 sets of internal doors to the Restaurant/Bar if entering via the Main Accessible entrance. One set is to the left and one to the right as you enter.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; online menus, handheld menus and written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 111cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 112cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas, booths and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and grass.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access to the additional seating area is via 4 deep (19cm) steps.
  • There is an external seating area. The external seating area has a mixture of chairs with armrests, picnic benches and swing seats. Most standard seating is placed on block paving. The height to the underside of the standard tables is 68cm. The chairs do have armrests. The picnic benches are accessed via the grass areas and are placed on gravel with mesh covering. The picnic benches have seating attached and are not accessible to a wheelchair user. The height of the picnic benches is 71cm. Most of the picnic benches are placed under a gazebo which will provide some weather protection. The swing seats have an arm rest on each side. The swing seats are accessed via the grass areas and are placed on gravel with mesh covering. The height of the swing seats is 68cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front corridor, just to the left as you enter via the Main Accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 253cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 73cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the left of and at the front of the right corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are similar female standard toilets in the bar area, to the left of the bar as you access via the Main Accessible Entrance.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located on the right of and at the front of the left corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Main Accessible Entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 93cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are similar male standard toilets in the bar area, to the right of the bar as you access via the Main Accessible Entrance.