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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own 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.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a common room.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • 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.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • James Barber House is located to the east of the Peninsula off Rear Anchorage terrace, which can be accessed off Church Street via Anchorage Terrace.
  • There is a university staff car park to the rear of the building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is the St Oswald's Church bus stop along Church Street.
  • For more information on Local Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Durham Railway Station.
  • Durham Railway Station is located approximately 1.0 miles to the north west of the building.
  • For more information on Durham Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Disability Support is located on the ground floor in the Palatine Centre, and provides information, advice and guidance to prospective and current students who disclose a disability as well as students who think they may have a disability.
  The service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Directorate.
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Applying To Durham please click here (opens new tab).
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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance lobby.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hatfield College James Barber House'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 120cm.
  • 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 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The entry push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There are bollards at the base of the slope with a width of 122cm between them.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located in the courtyard.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the courtyard from the building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • To access the courtyard ramp there is an automatic door that opens away from you which is 96cm wide.
    This is opened by push pads, to enter the courtyard the push pad is 96cm high and to exit it is 80cm high.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by double doors with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 94cm.
• There is a height adjustable work surface.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There is a single door with a width of 74cm between the dining area and the kitchen.
  The dining tables range in height from 71 - 105cm. There is also a coffee table at a height of 48cm.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located towards the rear of the building.
• The door is heavy, opens away from you with a width of 76cm.
• There is a washing machine with controls at a height of 105cm and a dryer with controls at a height of 105cm.
• There is a sink available and ironing boards and irons.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located beyond the entrance along the corridor, opposite to the common room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever twist.
  • Lighting levels are good.