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Chancellors Halls of Residence

Kingston Hill Campus, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7LB

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Introduction

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Norbiton.
  • Comments View
    • Chancellors Halls of Residence has 5 blocks, of which blocks A, B and C are joined together, and Blocks D and E are standalone buildings.
    • Access to all blocks is gained with a key card which is issued to resident students only.

Parking (Car Park F)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is located to one side of the building, facing the entrances.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 560cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 4in).
    • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 95m (103yd 2ft) from the Block B entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 105m (114yd 2ft) from the Block B entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and disabled users only.

Outside Access (Blocks A, B and C Entrances)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the main halls access road to the car park/halls courtyard.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • Doors at these entrances are key card activated.
    • The key card readers are 75cm to 100 cm above the ground.
    • There is a door release button to exit each building.
    • The door release button is 103cm above the floor.
    • The entrance to Block A is shown in photograph 1.
    • The entrance to Block B is shown in photographs 2 to 5.
    • The entrance to Block C is shown in photograph 6.

Level Change (Blocks A, B and C Entrances)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doorways.
  • The ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Comments View
    • Block A has a handrail on the right-hand side going up (photographs 1 and 2).
    • The level change in front of Block B is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
    • The level change in front of Block C is shown in photograph 5.

Outside Access (Block D Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the main halls access road to the car park/courtyard.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • The door at this entrance is key card activated.
    • The key card readers are 75cm to 100 cm above the ground.
    • There is a door release button to exit the building.
    • The door release button is 103cm above the floor.

Level Change (Block D Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doorway.
  • The ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.

Outside Access (Block E Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the main halls access road to the car park, to the right of the courtyard.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • The door at this entrance is key card activated.
    • The key card readers are 75cm to 100 cm above the ground.
    • There is a door release button to exit the building.
    • The door release button is 103cm above the floor.

Level Change (Block E Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance doorway.
  • The ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The slope has tactile paving at the bottom only.
    • The tactile paving has a slope with a steep incline.
    • The entrance to Block E is at the top of the slope.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional rooms.
  • Comments View
    • Each block has identical staircases leading to the same number of floors.

Lift (Block D)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the foyer of Block D.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 140cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • Block D is the only building with a lift, access to other floors in all other Chancellors blocks is via stairs only.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 10 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Room B02F.
    • The accessible facilities are located right from the entrance to Block B, through two manual single doors, turn left.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was B02F.
    • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 413cm x 148cm (13ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
    • The bed is 58cm (1ft 11in) high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (1ft 4in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable chair. There is a lowered window opener winder 86cm above the floor.
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The information relates to the ensuite.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 200cm x 194cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 4in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
    • 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 the left.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • 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 good.
    • 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
    • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
    • 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 10 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
    • The only standard lift to other floors is in Block D.
    • Assistance dogs may stay with residents by prior arrangement only.
    • The toilet roll holder in the bathroom is not conducive to daily use.

Kitchen Block A

  • The cooking facilities including a hob and lowered ovens, and a refrigerator.
  • There is a lowered microwave oven to the left of the sink.
  • Small electrical appliances such as a kettle and a toaster are available.
  • In this kitchen there is a sink and a hob with a clear knee recess measuring 73cm above the floor.
  • There is seating without armrests, bench seating, and sofas.
  • The dining table has an underside measuring 67cm above the floor.
  • All accommodation blocks have adapted kitchens available.

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.