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Overview

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• About View
  • The Claudia Parsons Hall is located next to the hockey pitch and pavilion.
  • It is made up of 8 accommodation blocks.
  • The names of the accommodation blocks are A to H.
  • There are 5 floors in all the accommodation blocks.
  • The accommodation block surveyed was block H.
  • There are 480 bedrooms in Claudia Parsons Hall.
  • There are 7 rooms with adaptations.
  • Rooms with adaptations have ensuite facilities.
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • Kitchen facilities with adaptations are available.
  • Other communal facility types for this accommodation include; a common room and a study room.
  • The Hub building for this hall of residence is a separate building to the accommodation blocks.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • View information on Hockey Pavilion (opens new tab).
  • The nearest train station is Loughborough.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is sloped and stepped.
• There is long slight slope from the car park to overcome 9 steps.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the courtyard entrance.
• This entrance gives access to the reception and hub.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the main entrance.
• There is 1 other entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
• The third entrance is to enter the accommodation block H.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the reception desk on the ground floor of the Hub.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The toilet with adaptations is also signed for use as a gender inclusive toilet.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets on the ground floor of the Hub building.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left of reception on the ground floor of the Hub.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • There is a public car park located next to the hockey pitch.
  • The name of the car park is Hockey Pavilion.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

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Entrance (Courtyard - Hub)

• This entrance is located off the central courtyard.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 204cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.

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Reception (Hub)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the right from the courtyard hub entrance.
  • The distance from the courtyard hub entrance is 6m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.

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Lift (Hub)

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre of the Hub building.
• The distance from the courtyard hub entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The automatic door is to enter the lift and stair lobby.

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Stairs (Hub)

• The stairs are located in the centre of the Hub building.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single automatic door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Study Area (Ground Floor - Hub)

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• Location and Access View
  • The study area is on the ground floor of the Hub building.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Common Room (First Floor - Hub)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located on the first floor of the Hub building.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 105cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Hub - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception desk on the ground floor of the hub.
  • The distance from the courtyard hub entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Courtyard - Block H)

• This entrance is located in the centre corner of block H from the courtyard.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 101cm.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Block H - Flat 1 - Room 1)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor in flat 1, H block.
  • The distance from flat 1 entrance, H block is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • Entry to the room is by a key card reader.
  • The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
  • The door is automatic.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The bed is height adjustable.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
  • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a wardrobe for a seated user.
  • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a medication fridge.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 260cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 198cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 164cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Kitchen (Block H - Flat 1)

• The kitchen is located on the ground floor in flat 1, H block.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 102cm.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable work surface is available.
• The height adjustable work surface has a knee recess.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable hob is available.
• The height adjustable hob has a knee recess.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable sink is available.
• The height adjustable sink has a knee recess.
• The sink has lever taps.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (H Block)

• The lift surveyed is located in H block.
• The distance from the H block entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor, floor 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (H Block)

• The stairs are located straight ahead from the entrance of H block.
• The ground floor, floor 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.