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Introduction

• Seething Wells Halls of Residence has 23 blocks.
  Access to all blocks is gained with a key fob which is issued to resident students only.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Seething Wells Halls of Residence is located in Surbiton along the A307 (Portsmouth Road).
    The post code for the Sat-Nav is KT6 5PJ.
  • There is an open air car park at the front of the campus which contains both standard and Blue Badge bay parking.
    The car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff with permits.
    There are also 6 additional Blue Badge bays onsite - 1 bay next to Block C, 2 bays outside Block G, 2 bays outside Block X and 1 bay outside Block R.
• By Bus View
  • There is an onsite bus stop which runs a service between the Kingston University campuses.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Surbiton which is approximately 0.6 miles (14 minute walk) away.
• Useful Links View
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Useful Information

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the site.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the reception block.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 460cm (8ft 8in x 15ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the reception block.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception block.
• Comments View
  • 4 of the standard bays within the car park can be used for electric vehicle charging.
  • Access to rest of the site is via a barrier.
  • There are 6 other Blue Badge bays within the site.
  • There is 1 bay next to Block C, 2 bays outside Block G, 2 bays outside Block X and 1 bay outside Block R.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).

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Reception

• Reception desk is located ahead from the reception entrance.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/11/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There are chairs with and without armrests.
  • The centre of the desk is lowered, but still too high at greater than 76cm to count as a lowered section.

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Outside Access (Block A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • The following Blocks have level access with automatic doors - A, N, S, W, X and Y.
  • The rest of the blocks have level access with manual doors except for Block Z (Flats 3-5) which is stepped access.
  • Photograph 4 shows one of the automatic doors.
  • Photograph 5 shows one of the manual doors.
  • Photograph 6 shows the steps to access Block Z (Flats 3-5).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • 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.

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the block A entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional standard bedrooms.
• Comments View
  • There are similar staircases in each block.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 11 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Block E.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of blocks A, B and E.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was A1E.
  • The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 140cm x 295cm (4ft 7in x 9ft 8in).
  • The bed is 60cm (1ft 12in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 227cm x 240cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 10in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • 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 available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 11 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located on the ground floor.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Assistance dogs may stay with residents by prior arrangement only.

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Kitchens - Block F

• There is a height adjustable sink and hob with a crank handle.
• There is a lowered microwave and ovens.
• The height of the rest of the kitchen top is 90cm.
• There are seats without armrests, bench seating and sofas.
• The dining table has an underside measuring 66cm above the floor.
• All accommodation blocks have adapted kitchens available.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the button to exit is 95cm.

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Laundry

• The Laundry is located on the right hand side of the campus adjacent to Block W.
• The height of the washing machines door and controls range between 60cm to 106cm.
• The height of the clothes dryer machine door and controls range between 95cm to 164cm.
• There is a lower clothes dryer machine available and the height of the controls range between 60cm to 106cm.
• The height of the circuit laundry plus app machine is 100cm.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• The Laundry is open between 8.30am to 11pm, Monday to Sunday.
• There is a door with direct access into the Common Room and vice versa.
• The door is single and opens automatically towards you.
• The width of the door is 86cm.
• The height of the push pad button is 107cm.

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Outside Access (Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the button to exit is 93cm.

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Common Room

• The Common Room is located on the right hand side of the campus adjacent to Block W.
• There are chairs with and without armrests.
• The are high stools.
• The heights of the tables to the underside are 70cm.
• The height of the coffee tables is 46cm.
• The height of the high tables is 110cm.
• The surface in the Common Room is laminate and carpet.
• There are 3 Focus Rooms and 1 Multimedia Room.
• The Common Room is open between 10am to 11pm, Monday to Sunday.

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Entrance (Common Room Toilets)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Common Room.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Common Room - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the common room toilets entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the common room toilets entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 280cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Common Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the left from the Common Room Toilets entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Common Room Toilets entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.