Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Tuke House is roughly a 5 minute drive from the Falmouth campus. Tuke House is located off of Kimberley park road in the town centre.
- There are 4 Blue Badge bays on site which must be booked in advance. There are no standard bays for students to use.
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By Bus
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- There are 2 bus stops, The Moor A and B which are served by many different busses, including the bus that runs to the Penryn Campus.
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By Train
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- The closest train station is Falmouth, which is roughly a 5 minute drive or a 25 minute walk away.
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Useful Links
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- The Travel Line South West website for information regarding bus and coach services.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The national rail enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 460.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 253 639.
- Email: [email protected].
- For additional assistance please visit Glasney lodge at the Penryn Campus.
- To see more information on Ask Academic Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01326 370 438.
- Email: [email protected].
- Ask offers assistance with languages, essay writing and general assistance to students.
- To see more information on Falmouth Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- Staff receive both Equality and Diversity and Core Academic Training.
- There is a dog toileting area in the Glasney Accommodation area.
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 staff and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of 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 4 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 300cm x 460cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block B 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 car park surface is tarmac.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Block B Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block B.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 6 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Block B flat 4 and Block C flat 7.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floors of the blocks.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 6 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located on the left hand side of the corridor as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the Block B entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Outside Access (Office Reception)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block A.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
Reception (Office)
- Student Accommodation Reception is located directly ahead as you enter the office.
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the office entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are no accessible toilets within this building.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets within the building, except from within the rooms.