Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
- No secure parking is available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 7 buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was H.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 480 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- There is/are 6 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The postcode for the SAT-NAV is LE11 3TT. The campus is located to the west of the town centre. Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
- Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit. Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged. For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stop is located on University Road and the Sprint bus stops here. Alternatively Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.
- For more information on Kinchbus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
- Loughborough railway station is located off Station Boulevard. The station is approximately 2 miles from the campus. Loughborough railway station is served by east midlands railway.
- For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Loughborough Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222765.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Elite Athlete Centre / Student Accommodation Car Park.
- The car park is located to the North of Claudia Parson Hall.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Hockey Centre Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the South East of Claudia Parsons Hall.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Claudia Parsons Hall, Elite Athlete Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 150cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Claudia Parsons / Cayley Hall Reception Entrance.
- Half of the parking bays within the car park are designated as being for the Elite Athlete Centre.
Outside Access (Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Margaret Keay Road.
- This entrance gives access to Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception and study area.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
Outside Access (Caley/Claudio Parsons Reception Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception.
- This entrance gives access to Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception and study room.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 205cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- Students can use this door after reception hours via a key card between the hours of 8pm-10pm Monday to Friday.
Reception (Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 16/03/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Other Floors (Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception Main Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception)
- The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are automatic, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The lift gives access to the Claudia Parsons common room.
Claudia Parsons Common Room
- The common is located on the first floor.
- There is one automatic single door that opens towards you (pull).
- The door opening is 90cm.
- There is a manual door to the right that opens towards you.
- Facilities in the common room include a table tennis table, a pool table, a TV and sound system.
- There is a mixture of seating available including chairs without armrests and sofas.
- The flooring is laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a refuge point opposite the doors.
Caley/Claudia Parsons Study Room - Reception
- The study room is located to opposite the reception.
- There are double doors with one door locked to enter the room.
- The door is heavy and opens towards you (pull).
- The door opening is 90cm.
- There is also an automatic door to enter the Study Room in the lift lobby.
- This is a single door with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door is 98cm.
- There are push pads on the wall to enter and exit the room.
- The entry and exit push pads are 96cm high.
- There is a mixture of seating which includes seats without armrests, sofas and a booth.
- The flooring is laminate.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter via the reception main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Caley/Claudia Parsons Reception main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 230cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Caley Reception main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located Caley Reception main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Caley Reception main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Outside Access (H Block)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of H Block.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the block.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'H'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The door is push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- There is a height adjustable work surface (which includes the sink and hob).
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for the refrigerator and the freezer.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the H Block.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Block H)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to your left after entering.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the block H entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are automatic, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Accommodation
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located block H ground floor.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
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Accessible Room Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor of block H.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The push pad height is 105cm.
- The width of the door is 80cm.
- There are not lowered spy holes available.
- The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The bed height is adjustable.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- The bed is moveable.
- The height of the desk is 74cm.
- The desk is height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair with armrests.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
- The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The ceiling track hoist operates throughout the bedroom.
- The type of flooring is wood.
- The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are good.
- The height adjustable and height adjustable desk bed belonged to the current room occupant.
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Bathroom Facilities
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- This information relates to the ensuite.
- The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door has no lock.
- The width of the door into the bathroom is 86cm.
- The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 265cm x 215cm.
- The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 87cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
- There are two vertical grab rails to assist standing users.
- The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The visual contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.
