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Introduction

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Surbiton.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Surbiton.

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• Comments View
  • The Clayhill Halls of Residence are managed and run by Grosvenor Facilities Management.
  • There are 59 Blocks situated at Clayhill.
  • The room adapted for a wheelchair user is located in Block 58.
  • Access to all blocks is gained with a key card which is issued to resident students only.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the front, side and rear of the halls of residence.
  • 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 7 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 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the reception block 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 57 and 58 (photographs 1 to 3).
  • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50 and 51 (photographs 5 to 8).
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50 and 51 are 230cm wide and 520cm - 540cm deep.
  • The car park is on a slope with a very easy incline (photographs 9 to 12).
  • The standard parking bays to the left of Block 51 are on a slope with a steep incline (photographs 13 to 16).
  • There is a long slope with a slight incline and uneven surfaces between the Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50, 51, and Reception (photographs 17 to 19).
  • Parking is free for residents.
  • Charges apply for visitors after 16:30 on weekdays, and at weekends.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 57 and 58 (photographs 1 to 3).
  • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50 and 51 (photographs 5 to 8).
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50 and 51 are 230cm wide and 520cm - 540cm deep.
  • The car park is on a slope with a very easy incline (photographs 9 to 12).
  • The standard parking bays to the left of Block 51 are on a slope with a steep incline (photographs 13 to 16).
  • There is a long slope with a slight incline and uneven surfaces between the Blue Badge parking bays outside Blocks 50, 51, and Reception (photographs 17 to 19).
  • Parking is free for residents.
  • Charges apply for visitors after 16:30 on weekdays, and at weekends.

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Outside Access (Reception Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the reception block.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• Reception Block 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 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Reception Block Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception block entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access (Reception Block)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a Common Room located in the Reception Block for use by all resident students.

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Outside Access (Block 58 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block 58.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• 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).

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• Comments View
  • A key card is required to enter all blocks.

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Level Change (Block 58 Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 124cm (4ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Blocks 1-57 and Block 59 Entrances)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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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Level Change (Blocks 1-57 and Block 59 Entrances)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • All blocks, except Block 58, have at least 1 step located immediately in front of the entrance.
  • The majority of the blocks have ramps or slopes leading to their entrance from the grounds however some blocks can be accessed via steps only.
  • A key card is required for access to these blocks.

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Accommodation (Block 58, Flat A)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located within Block 58.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 58 A1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 160cm x 270cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
  • The bed is 60cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the shared bathroom.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm x 250cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 88cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 190cm (6ft 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.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • 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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• 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 provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located throughout every block.
  • 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.

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Inside Access (Block 58, Flat A)

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

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1,2.
  • The stairs are located just inside each entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.