Access Guide
Introduction
- This accommodation is for undergraduates, is self catered and there are 4 blocks in total, each with multiple flats inside the blocks.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham bypass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road, following signs for Royal Holloway University. The entrance is off the A30 on the left as you approach, clearly signposted.
- There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop in front of the entrance to the university, along the A30. The bus services that run from this stop are 8, 441, 500, RH1, RH2 and RH3.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Egham. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the university. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.
Useful Information
- Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
- To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the rear of the Reid accommodation blocks, between Reid and Runnymede accommodation blocks.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd 9in) from the Reid 1 Block D entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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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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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to either side of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed is the entrance to Runnymede 2 Block W.
- This is shown in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
- Entrances to the other Runnymede 2 blocks are similar.
- The access to the entrance for Runnymede 2 Block V is level with steep slopes to and away from the building.
- This is shown in photograph 4.
- The access to the entrance for Runnymede 2 Block X has a steep slope leading to the entrance with handrails either side.
- This is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
- The access to the entrance for Runnymede 2 Block Y has a slight slope leading to the entrance with handrails either side.
- This is shown in photographs 7 and 8.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accommodation
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Rooms are located off the corridor.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- There is a single bed, desk and chair with armrests and storage space within the standard rooms.
- There is an ensuite bathroom with a shower which has a step.
- There is a pantry in each flat with normal kitchen appliances/facilities and a dining area. This is shown in photographs 7, 8 and 9.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase in each of the Runnymede 2 blocks.