Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Kingston University London)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation in 22 blocks.
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.
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
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There is 1 designated bay located outside each of the 3 blocks containing an adapted room.
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
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- 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).
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.
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.
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
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- There are similar entrances to all other blocks.
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.
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
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- Photograph 1 shows a powered door to access the ground floor flat in Block N.
- Photograph 2 shows the corridor leading through the flat.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- 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.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- 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.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- 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.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- 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.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- 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.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- 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.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Rooms are located in all blocks.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- 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.
Other Floors (Block N)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further standard rooms.
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Comments
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- There are similar steps in all other blocks.
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).
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).
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
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- 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.
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).
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.