Access Guide
COVID-19 Information
- The information in this section was taken in January 2021.
- Most University food outlets are now shut in line with government guidance.
- Opening times of areas are under constant review given the number of people on campus and government guidance.
- External queuing systems are located outside the Fresh Shop and Student Services.
- All buildings have entrances and exits via separate doors to assist with social distancing.
- Hand sanitising stations are at the entrance to all buildings and in each room used for study spaces.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- The number of people permitted in each room is signed on the door to that space.
- Clearly signed one way systems have been set up both internally and externally around the campus.
- There should be no more than one person in the lift at any time.
- Floor markings and wall signs have been installed to remind people to keep 2m apart.
- Protective screens have been installed across the university.
- Some urinals and cubicles in toilets have been closed to assist with social distancing.
- All showers are available, but the number of people permitted in them is indicated by a sign on the door.
- All staff, students and visitors are expected to wear face masks when inside buildings, unless they are in a single office.
- For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self catered student accommodation and the East Accommodation Centre.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Bath.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Bath Spa.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the building, between Woodland Court and Solsbury Court.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 390cm x 460cm (12ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the East Accommodation Centre entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the East Accommodation Centre 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 block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are also 10 Blue Badge bays outside The Quads, to the side of this building.
Outside Access (East Accommodation Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (East Accommodation Centre)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the East Accommodation Centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (Block B Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, opposite The Quads.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The other blocks are accessed from Central Courtyard area, but have similar doors.
Level Change (Block B Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is similar access to Blocks A and C. Blocks D and E are accessed by 8 deep and clearly marked steps with hand rails both sides (photograph 2), or a longer easy slope (photograph 3).
- Both can be overcome using the lift in Block C.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors (Block B)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located just inside the Block B foyer.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are identical stairs in all other blocks.
Lift (Block B)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Block B foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Block B 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 133cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
- 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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Comments
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- There is also a lift in the Block C foyer.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 21 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located on levels 1 to 4 in B and D block.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The room number viewed was 4B3.13.
- The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 250cm x 350cm (8ft 2in x 11ft 6in).
- The bed is 60cm (1ft 12in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 26cm (10in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are lower noticeboard.
- Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are lowered surfaces, sinks and hobs in the shared kitchens.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 230cm x 210cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- 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.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The shower seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There are handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- 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.
- 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 bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- 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 welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 7 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 14 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- 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 can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- Photographs 4 and 5 show the ensuite in room 3b2.1, one of the rooms with a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath is 48cm from floor level. There is a shower above the bath with an adjustable shower head.
- There are grab rails for the bath and the shower, and the bath has level taps, which are also used for the shower.
Outside Access (Launderette Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Central Courtyard, between Blocks B and C.
- 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) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The launderette contains accessible dryers and washers.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the East Accommodation Centre area, to the left as you face the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 145cm x 186cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 1in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 7cm (3in).
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 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 (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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet is also used as a standard male toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the East Accommodation Centre area, to the left as you face the reception desk.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the East Accommodation Centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not 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 can be requested.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the wheel in shower in the adapted room.