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Wolfson House Residence

Guy's Campus, 49 Weston Street, London, SE1 3RB

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Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
    • The A flats are to the left of the building. The B flats are to the right of the building. The A flats share 3 showers between 14 residents/flats. The B flats share 1 shower between 4 residents/flats.
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
    • The convenience store is on the corner of Weston Street / Snowsfields. There is a Sainsbury's Local within 400m (0.25 mile) on the corner of Weston Street / Long Lane.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Comments View
    • Services/facilities within the building include standard accommodation, common room, Wi-fi, and laundry room.
    • Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the staff area on the ground floor, for those accompanying residents at reception.

Getting Here (Guy's Campus)

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 a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is London Bridge Car Park (NCP).
    • The car park is located Kipling Street, London, SE1 3RU.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 191cm x 540cm (6ft 3in x 17ft 9in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Weston Street.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Parking charges apply Monday to Saturday 08:00 - 18:30.
    • Maximum stay during chargeable periods is 4 hours.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 132cm .
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 132cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the main entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
    • There is/are 7 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the right after the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 95cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is a touch screen.
    • The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 108cm and 122cm.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
  • 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.
  • Comments View
    • Reception is staffed 24 hours a day.
    • The seats are at a height of 48cm (1ft 7in) above the floor.
    • There are additional high chairs and high tables (photograph 5).
    • There are mailboxes to the left of reception (photograph 7).
    • The mail boxes are between 86cm (2ft 10in) and 140cm (4ft 7in) high.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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 in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Laundry

  • The laundry is located to the right after the main entrance, then left past reception, to the end of the corridor.
  • The laundry is 12m (13 yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the laundry.
  • There is a manual, single door which may be difficult to open to access the laundry.
  • The clear door width is 74cm (2ft 5in), after which there is an immediate left turn.
  • There are washing machines and tumble dryers.
  • Machine controls are 100cm (3ft 3in) to 120cm (3ft 11in) above the floor.
  • There is not a lowered washing machine suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is an ironing board with ironing surface 80cm (2ft 7in) above the floor.
  • There is a recycling bin disposal unit.
  • There are chairs without armrests at a height of 45cm (1 ft 6in) above the floor.
  • There is a sofa at a height of 31cm (1ft) above the floor.

Common Room

  • The common room is located ahead from the main entrance, through the door, left past the lifts, then right.
  • The common room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is a manual, single door which is easy to open.
  • The clear door width is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a second manual, single door which is easy to open.
  • The clear door width of the second door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a mixture of seating including chairs and sofas.
  • There are chairs at a height of 41cm (1ft 4in), some with armrests.
  • There are adjustable height office chairs without armrests.
  • There are desks at a height of 73cm (1ft 3in) (photographs 6 and 7).
  • There are refrigerators, a pool table, and a television.
  • There is an open waste bin disposal unit.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to the left after the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
    • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • A typical single door to enter and exit the stairwell is shown in photograph 8. There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor (photograph 1).
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
    • 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 clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are not 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.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.

Lift

  • The lift is located ahead from the main entrance and through the door.
  • The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 130cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

Accessible Toilet(s)

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

Standard Toilet(s) (Reception / Staff Area)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located in the reception / staff area.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • These facilities are available on request, and usually available to those accompanying residents at reception.