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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation in 22 blocks.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Surbiton.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Surbiton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Block N.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 460cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Block U entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Block N 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is 1 designated bay located outside each of the 3 blocks containing an adapted room.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located just inside the entrance to the site.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in).

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Level Change (Reception 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 easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• 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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Outside Access (Block N)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
• 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 84cm (2ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to all other blocks.

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Level Change (Block N Entrance)

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

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows a powered door to access the ground floor flat in Block N.
  • Photograph 2 shows the corridor leading through the flat.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of blocks N, S and U.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was N1a.
  • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 240cm x 320cm (7ft 10in x 10ft 6in).
  • The bed is 51cm (1ft 8in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 36cm (1ft 2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are an accessible sink, hob and oven in the shared kitchen.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 137cm x 230cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are handrails available.
• 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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 in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located in all blocks.
  • 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
  • Blocks A, C, D, E, G, N and Y all contain a room adapted for hearing impaired students, which have flashing and vibrating fire alarms.
  • These are also due to have vibrating doorbells fitted.
  • Blocks B, D, F and P all contain a room adapted for visually impaired students, which have high contrast light switches and plug sockets.
  • These rooms are all on the ground floor.
  • The S1 flat located in S Block is accessed via a key fob system.

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Other Floors (Block N)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • The stairs are located just inside the entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Block N entrance.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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 further standard rooms.
• Comments View
  • There are similar steps in all other blocks.

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Outside Access (Common Room and Laundry Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located next to reception.
• 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 69cm (2ft 3in).

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Level Change (Common Room and Laundry Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access (Common Room and Laundry)

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The laundry is open 08:30-23:00 Monday-Saturday, and 09:30-23:00 on Sunday.
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the common room.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the laundrette.

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Level Change (Common Room and Laundry)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the laundry entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.