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Introduction

• The hall contains self catered ensuite, ensuite studio flats and large ensuite studio flats.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Caledonian Road (A5203) runs from the A1 at Holloway to the Pentonville Road (A501) by Kings Cross station.
  • On street parking is available on Caledonian Road.
• By Bus View
  • Caledonian Road Market Road Gardens (Stops E and F) are close to the building, and served by route 274.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Highbury and Islington, served by Great Northern Trains.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Caledonian Road on the Piccadilly line. Caledonian Road and Barnsbury station, on the London Overground line, is also within 500 metres of this hall.
• Useful Links View
  • The New Hall page on the UCL website showing key information for the hall.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the University by bus or tube.
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  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 0100.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 2036.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Graduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 7381.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7679 6322.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on off Caledonian Road.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The parking is for permit holders only Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:30 and Saturdays 08:30-13:30, with additional restrictions on match days.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Caledonian Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • There is a heavy single door between these doors to reach the reception. It opens away from you and has a width of 86cm. This door can be seen in photograph 4.
  • The doors leads into the central courtyard from which all other areas can be accessed.

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Reception

• The New Block Reception is located between the two main entrance doors.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The reception is staffed 24 hours a day.

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Outside Access (Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your right when you enter the courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • Photographs 2 & 3 show the inside of the Common Room and photograph 4 shows the computer cluster.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Block A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to your left when you enter the courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance to access the stairs, however this is pull to open. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is 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 flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the corridor in Block A.
  • Photographs 2, 3 & 4 show corridors in Block B.

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.

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Lift (Block A)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Block A entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 132cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Outside Access (Block B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Block A.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Other Floors (Block B)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 set of stairs to the right of the block that only go between floors -1-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8. These can be seen in photograph 3.

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Lift (Block B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the B Block entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 130cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 34 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to B.103
  • The accessible facilities are located on the basement, ground and first floors of Block B.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • The room number viewed was B.103.
  • The width of the door to the room is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 238cm x 330cm (7ft 10in x 10ft 10in).
  • The bed is 54cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 34cm (1ft 1in).
  • 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.
  • 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 254cm x 160cm (8ft 4in x 5ft 3in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 84cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 186cm (6ft 1in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• 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.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no 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 poor.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 34 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • An emergency text service is avaliable.
  • The room surveyed was a studio flat with catering facilities (as shown in photograph 3).
  • There are rooms available on the ground floor of Block B but not in Block A.
  • All accessible rooms are located in Block B.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right on entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 240cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are no standard toilets in the building.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• Deaf Messaging System View
  • The building does have a Deaf Messaging System (DMS).