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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of 10 buildings.
  • All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
  • The residence surveyed was Blackweir Lodge.
  • Access to all buildings is similar. Once inside the buildings blocks B, C and D have lift access to all floors. All other blocks have stairs to access upper level accommodation only.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 410 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • The accessible toilet facilities are located within the two accessible accommodation rooms and in the common room.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is an/are 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 launderette, a common room and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not a deaf alert system 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
  • From the A48 heading west towards Cardiff city centre take the second exit at Gabalfa Interchange on to North Road. After approximately 0.9 miles, take the left turn on to Blackweir Terrace, the residence is straight ahead.
  • The residence has no car park. There is paid on street parking directly outside of the residence. There are no marked BB bays within 200 metres. There are no public car parks within 200 metres of the residence.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • Catch the 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 35, 61, 132, 136, 400, T4, T14, X, X30 or X32 bus services to Blackweir bus stop. Blackweir bus stop is approximately 82 metres from the residence.
  • For more information on Cardiff Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cathays.
  • Catch the Transport For Wales services to Cathays station. Cathays station is approximately 0.6 miles from the residence.
  • For more information on Transport For Wales services please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Reception Derbynfa'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance - reception.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 120cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is armchair seating in the waiting area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a desk at a height of 72cm with an underside height of 70cm.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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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 laundry room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Laundry Golchdy'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • The push button to exit the door is at a height of 124cm.
• Comments View
  • The laundry has both washing machines and dryers at a low level.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 118cm, the coin payment machine is at a height of 130cm. Payments can be made online using an app, the app is called circuit plus.
  • There is a wash basin at a height of 90cm with twist/turn taps.
  • Bench seating is available.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is lift access in accommodation blocks B, C and D only. The upper floors in the remaining blocks can be accessed via stairs only.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in reception.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Outside Access (Block D)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of block D, left as you exit reception.
  • This entrance gives access to Block D, Ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Block D, Rooms D.1.1-D15.5'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Other Floors (Block D)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Block D Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift (Block D)

• The lift is located ahead and left as you enter block D.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Block D entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• In accommodation blocks B and C similar lifts are available.

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Accommodation (Block D, Flat D2, Room 1)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located Ground floor, block D.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor of block D.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was D1.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The keyhole height is 98cm.
  • The width of the door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is low.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 62cm (2ft).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 69cm x 65cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair with armrests.
  • Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are not between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 77cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 220cm x 206cm.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 67cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever twist.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is no soap available.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower area is accessed via an easy slope.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Block D, Flat D2)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The doors are not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 80cm.
• 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 some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 90cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Outside Access (Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the common room, left through the courtyard as you exit reception.
  • This entrance gives access to the common room.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Common Room

• There is level access throughout the common room.
• There is a vending machine available for cold drinks and snacks. The keypad height is 106cm, the card payment height is 160cm.
• Types of seating available are sofas, bench seating and chairs with and without armrests.
• The dining table has a surface height of 74cm, the underside height is 72cm.
• The coffee table has a surface height of 32cm.

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Entrance (Study Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter the common room through the common room entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the study room.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Study Room

• Types of seating available in the study room includes booth seating and chairs without armrests only.
• The highest table has a surface height of 73cm, the underside of the table has a height of 71cm.
• The lowest table has a surface height of 73cm, the underside of the table has a height of 69cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Common Room)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at the rear right of the common room.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the common room entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.