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Stephenson College - Hilton Cottage - Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre

Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3BN

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Summary

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 195cm x 560cm (6ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Green Lane.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Green Lane.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The standard parking on Green Lane is not marked into individual bays. The bay is 195cm wide and has room for up to 10 vehicles.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There are gates leading to the building. The gates are double with one gate locked. The width of the gate opening is 53cm.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Hilton Cottage'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 133cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 118cm.
    • 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 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not 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 6cm.
    • 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).

Inside Access

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building.
    • The type of flooring is carpet, tiles and wood.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding 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.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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 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 some low level cupboards.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 1m from the entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15 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 not 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.
  • Other Information View
    • The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are a bedroom, an office, a bathroom and a shower room.

Shower Room

  • The shower room is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the stairs.
  • The shower room is 1m from the stairs.
  • There is poor colour contrast between the external and internal door and walls.
  • There is no signage.
  • There is a shower, a wash basin, and a toilet.
  • The shower is accessed by 1 deep (18cm) step which is created by the shower tray.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The taps are lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.

Bathroom

  • The bathroom is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the stairs.
  • The bathroom is 2m from the stairs.
  • There is poor colour contrast between the external and internal door and walls.
  • There is no signage.
  • There is a bath, 2 wash basins, and a toilet.
  • The height of the wash basins is 80cm.
  • The taps are lever mixer.
  • There is a baby change.
  • The height of the baby change is 96cm.

Accessible Toilet(s)

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

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.