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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, male and female changing rooms with standard showers and toilets.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation in five blocks.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Elephant and Castle.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Borough.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.

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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.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can be booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the C Block 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 block 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
  • The designated bay is also 21 metres from the reception entrance to the courtyard.
  • The car park is accessed from Stones End Street via manual gates.
  • Assistance may therefore be required to enter and exit the parking area.
  • The designated bay is allocated to Blue Badge holders on request.
  • The rest of the car park is for contractors only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors can only be operated by residents of the adapted rooms.
  • It is opened manually by other residents.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception is to the left after the main entrance.
  • There is some seating without armrests in the foyer.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 2 shows one of the shared kitchens in a flat containing an accessible room.
  • There are automatic doors into flat C1 and it's Kitchen.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just past reception, leading to the courtyard.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • There are also easy and moderate ramps in the courtyard leading to the blocks.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance to the Courtyard)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the reception area.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors can only be operated by residents of the adapted rooms.
  • They are opened manually by the rest of the residents.

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Level Change (Reception Entrance to the Courtyard)

• 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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Outside Access (C Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard, right as you exit reception.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors open towards you, and can only be operated by residents of the adapted rooms.
  • They are opened manually by other residents.
  • All other blocks have similar, but manual, doors.

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Level Change (C 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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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 6 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located in C Block, one on each level.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was C1A1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 350cm x 240cm (11ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
  • The bed is 53cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 31cm (1ft).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are an automatic door into the room and accessible window openers.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are automatic doors into the flat and the shared kitchen and accessible surfaces in the shared kitchens.
  • 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 194cm x 222cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • 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 47cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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 not available for the toilet.
  • 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 fixed.
  • The shower head height is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 52cm (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 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 medium.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 low.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • 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 available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 6 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Only the ground floor flat has automatic doors.
  • The adapted rooms on the other floors have manual doors.

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Level Change (Room C1A1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just inside the room.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access in the adapted rooms on the other floors.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The steps between levels 1 and 2 have the handrail on the left going up.
  • After that it is on the right.

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Lift (C Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the C Block entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 131cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar lifts in all blocks.

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Outside Access (Laundrette Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the rear courtyard, by 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 71cm (2ft 4in).

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Level Change (Laundrette 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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Outside Access (Cinema Room)

• This information is for the entrance located from the courtyard.
• 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 light.
• The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).

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• Comments View
  • The key for the cinema room is borrowed from Reception when required.

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Level Change (Cinema Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located after the building entrance, leading up to the cinema room.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the building entrance doorway.
• There is/are 2 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a further medium, marked step up after the ramp into the cinema room.

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Cinema Room

• The cinema room has a level carpeted floor.
• There are very large bean bags instead of chairs.
• These may be arranged as required.

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Outside Access (Social Space)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located immediately in front of you on exiting the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this 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).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the reception area, opposite the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 180cm (5ft 4in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

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

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• Comments View
  • There are refuge points by the stairs on all levels in all blocks.
  • These are accessible to wheelchair users, and have Braille and tactile signage.