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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Plymouth.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Flat 0)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 550cm (9ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 12in) from the flat 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.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • A permit is required to park here.

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Outside Access (Flat 0 Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Flat 0 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 permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the annexe building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Laundry 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 permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shared kitchen available within the building.
  • There is a lowered cooker suitable for wheelchair users.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Flat 0.
  • The accessible facilities are located off the Flat 0 main corridor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Room 0.1.6.
  • The width of the door to the room is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 370cm x 310cm (12ft 2in x 10ft 2in).
  • The bed is 50cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are automatic doors into the flat and the accessible room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered cooker hob suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 82cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • 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.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms, vibrating pillows and television subtitles.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Other auxiliary aids available are Stand alone door knock alerting devices, with flashing strobe for hearing impaired which can used in any room.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located off the flat corridor.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Room 1.1.1 also contains an accessible bathroom.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are additional bedrooms.

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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.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.