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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 a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was The John Wood Building.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • 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 1 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 1 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 not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites 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 a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation team have discretionary funds available for additional auxiliary aids if needed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • John Wood Court is situated in the centre of Bath, just on the other side of the river from the A36.
    Approach Bath on the A36 and continue along this road until you see signs for the main railway station on the southern side of the city.
    Cross the bridge over the river and follow the road around to the left and stay in the right-hand lane.
    Follow the road around to the right then turn left into St. James's Parade.
    Follow this road past Bath College then immediately turn second left into Milk Street.
    The venue will then be at the end of the road on the left.
  • There is on-street parking available for permit holders or short stay pay and display.
  • For more information on Google maps location please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is 250 metres away on Avon Street.
    Bus services 1 Bathcity, 5 Bath City and A4 Air Decker stop here and these provide direct services to and from Bristol Airport, Southdown and Twerton.
  • For more information on bus timetable and fare information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
  • Bath Spa station is 700 metres away just off Dorchester Street.
    This provides direct services to and from London Paddington, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Worcester Foregate Street, Gloucester, Warminster and Portsmouth Harbour.
  • For more information on Bath Spa railway station details please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on train timetables and fares please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Disability Service provides study related advice and support for applicants, current students and staff regarding a range of disabilities.
  They are based at 4 West.
• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Support are the first point of contact for a range of information and support services.
  They are based in The Roper Centre, 4 West, and the helpdesk is open between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 838.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team are responsible for undergraduate recruitment, admissions and outreach.
  They also support the faculties, school and Doctoral College with postgraduate recruitment.
  The Admissions Office where the team are based is located on Level 2 of Wessex House.
• To see more information on Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01225 383 019.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Accommodation manages university accommodation for students on campus and in the city centre.
  They also advise students and landlords about private renting.
  They are located in the West Accommodation Centre in Polden.
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• Email: [email protected].
• Use this map to find accessible parking spaces and routes on the Claverton Down campus.
• To see more information on Campus Accessibility Map 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).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Avon Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 143cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 120cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • There is a ramp with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off the courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'John Wood Building'.
  • 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/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 118cm.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Laundrette)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the courtyard opposite Block D.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Laundrette'.
  • 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/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 119cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 116cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Laundrette

• This launderette contains 4 washers and 4 dryers with controls at a height from 92cm to 108cm.
• It has a non slip floor.
• Payment for the washer and dryer use if via the university's circuit pay system and there are instruction boards on walls explaining this and how to use the machines.
• This launderette also contains folding tables at a height of 72cm.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter from the courtyard entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the courtyard entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead as you enter from the courtyard entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the courtyard 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 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• 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 not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour 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 139cm x 122cm (4ft 7in x 4ft).
• 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 not 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 moderate to good.

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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.
  • 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 vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Accommodation (1.11)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • 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 first floor, down the corridor on the right.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.11.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The keyhole height is 96cm.
  • The width of the door is 78cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 61cm (2ft).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • The bed is 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 69cm.
  • 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 62cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are 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 vinyl/laminate.
  • The colour 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 colour 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 80cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 200cm x 256cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour 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 73cm.
  • 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 colour 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 the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The colour 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower tray is accessed via a shallow step.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.

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Accommodation (1.8)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • 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).
  • There is an external entrance to access the room.
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.8.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The keyhole height is 96cm.
  • The width of the door is 77cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 74cm.
  • 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 74cm x 77cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are 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 colour 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 colour 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 80cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 203cm x 148cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour 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 63cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The colour 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 the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The colour 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Bath Details View
  • The ensuite has a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 58cm (1ft 11in).
  • The length of the bath is 150cm.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Bath taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the wall which is the full length of the bath.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the wall near to the taps.
  • The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 68cm.
• There are dining chairs with and without armrests.