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Main Building - Clough

Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4PZ

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Summary

Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • 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.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 Car Park C.
    • The car park is located at the south-east corner of the campus.
  • 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.

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

  • 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 '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

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • 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.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • 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 in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Entrance (To Main Entrance - Reception Corridor)

  • Entrance View
    • 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)

  • Stairs View
    • 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)

  • Stairs View
    • 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.