Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Faculty Research Admin Office, International Office, kitchen, International Recruitment Team, Study Abroad Office, Arts and Sciences Faculty offices.
- Main Building - Stanley link (new tab) - click here.
- Main Building - Reception link (new tab) - click here.
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The accommodation is on the first and second floors of the Clough Building.
- The accommodation is spread across 3 blocks on 2 floors of one building.
- There are 48 rooms in Clough.
- There are no rooms with adaptations in Clough.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
- There are shared kitchens with seating in each block and on each floor.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M6 leave at junction 26 and join the M58.
Leave the M58 at junction 3 and follow the A570 Ormskirk Road towards Ormskirk.
After approximately three miles the entrance to the university campus is on the right.
From Liverpool or Preston take the A59 and then onto the A570 at Ormskirk.
The University entrance is on the left after approximately 1.5 miles. - The main campus car park C is on the left when entering the campus from the A570.
Car Parks A and B are located opposite the main reception building.
Blue Badge bays are available at various locations across the campus. - For more information on google maps location of Edge Hill university please click here (opens new tab).
- From the M6 leave at junction 26 and join the M58.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- From Ormskirk Bus Station the Edge Link bus service (EL1) runs directly to the campus during term time and is free for students with a university card.
The 152 bus between St Helens railway station and Ormskirk bus station runs along the A570 and stops on the main road opposite at the university. - For more information on 152 bus service by Stagecoach please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Ormskirk Train Station.
- From Liverpool Lime Street station change to Merseyrail Northern Line for Ormskirk Station.
From Preston take the train to Ormskirk Station.
Then via a pedestrian walkway walk to the Ormskirk bus station for the EL1 or 152 bus services. - For more information on Ormskirk Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on planning a rail journey to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Edge Hill University travel page, giving information on travelling to the university. Includes links to the Edge Link bus service map and timetable.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Traveline, which can be used to plan your journey by all means.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Merseytravel site for further information on rail travel to Ormskirk from Liverpool.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- The disability support teams provide specialist support, to help you develop strategies that you can use in your studies and other areas of your life. A range of information advice and guidance is available through the teams to help you get everything in place and ensure you have the right provisions.
We have two teams at the university that support students who have challenges.
The SpLD Support Team works with all our students who have or are exploring challenges related to Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Dyscalculia. . - To see more information on the SpLD Support Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 657 526.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Inclusion Team provide information, advice, and support to our wider disabled student community at the university, including but not limited to students who have challenges related to Mental Health support needs, Sensory Impairments, Autism, Long Term Health Conditions and Mobility Impairments.
- To see more information on the Inclusion Team and how to access the team please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- A range of teams in Catalyst provide support to students at the university:
UniSkills provide a comprehensive programme of workshops, online resources and one-to-one support tailored to enhance your academic abilities. For more information, please click here
Student Services provide advice and guidance to students who might need Mental Health and Wellbeing Support, with money issues and helping students to deal with challenges they may encounter during their studies. Each team has in individual specialism, and they all work closely together to ensure that the student or apprentice has access to holistic advice. For more information about what the teams can do for you, please click here. - To see more information on applying to Edge Hill University please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 575 171.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Edge Hill University Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01695 657 555.
- Email: [email protected]..
- To see more information on Student Union, please click here.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- 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 main entrance into 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 clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 232cm x 474cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm 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 23m (75ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park C.
- The car park is located at the south-east corner of the campus.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Parking
- There are 3 car parks available on Campus (A, B and C) available for use of permit holding students and visitors.
- Car parks A and C have Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop off point available close to Car Park C.
- For information about the site/campus parking, please click here to see the Site/Campus Parking Access Guide.
- To see the Universities Car Parking Policy, please click here.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- 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 'Clough'.
- There is step-free 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 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 100cm.
- 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 138cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a button to release the outer doors to exit, this is at a height of 126cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is wood and vinyl.
- 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 high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Entrance (To Main Entrance - Reception Corridor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Stanley Building toilets.
- This entrance gives access to the level 0 of Main Building - Reception.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
Other Floors (To Accommodation Block A)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located near the internal entrance to Main Building - Reception.
- The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1 and 2.
- 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 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 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.
Other Floors (To Accommodation Blocks B and C)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located near the Arts and Sciences faculty offices.
- The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0 and 1.
- 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 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 are not 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.
Getting Around (Residential Floors)
- There is stepped access to all residential areas of the building. However there is step-free level access once on each floor.
- Access to Blocks A1 and A2 is via staircase signed as 'Clough and Stanley - Block A'.
- Access to blocks B1, B2, C1 and C2 is via staircase signed as 'Clough - Blocks B, C'.
- Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are comprised of short-pile carpet with some patterning.
- Each block within Clough has a combined kitchen and seating area.
- There is wayfinding signage on each staircase landing.
- There are manual doors to access accommodation corridors on all floors. These doors are accessed by means of a key card reader.
Kitchen/Dining (Block B2)
- The kitchen/dining area is located on the 2nd floor of Clough in block B2.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along the corridor of the adjoining Stanley Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located opposite the internal entrance to Main Building - Reception.
