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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • 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
  • All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
  • The residence surveyed was Block A.
  • There is only one building which is split into 4 independent blocks.
    The building only contains standard accommodation.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 165 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 0 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
• 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.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with level showers.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Each standard room has a small kitchenette area.
• 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.
  • 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
  • The University of Bath is to the southeast of Bath on Claverton Down.
    From the M4 Junction 18, take the A46 towards Bath for 10km.
    At the junction with the A4 turn right onto London Road West (A4) and follow the road for 2km to the junction with Cleveland Place.
    Take the left hand lane (signed for through traffic) across the bridge and straight ahead onto Bathwick Street (A36), after 750m bear right at the junction with the Warminster road and continue up the hill to the roundabout.
    Take the first turning up Bathwick Hill which is signposted University of Bath and American Museum.
    At the top of the hill keep straight ahead onto Claverton Down Road.
    The clearly marked turning is 50m on the left.
    There is a one-way system in operation on the campus.
  • There is permit parking available in East and West Car Parks, as well as various other car parks around the campus.
    Pay and Display parking is available in the East car park extension, South car park PA and car park PG to the side of the Sports Training Village.
  • For more information on campus car parks please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • Bath Unibus, operated by First Buses, has two routes U1 and U2.
    The buses drop off at Arrivals Square in the centre of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 runs between the University of Bath, the City Centre and Oldfield Park, and runs 24/7.
    A reduced frequency U1 service runs during the university holidays.
    Bath Unibus Service U2 runs between the University and Oldfield Park during the university term time.
  • For more information on the Bath Unibus services to the university please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bath Spa.
  • Bath Spa Station is located in the centre of the city, approximately 1.5 miles west of the campus.
    Bath Unibus Service U1 can be taken from the station to the campus.
    There are frequent train services from London, Bristol, the southwest and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway Station.
  • For more information on trains to Bath Spa please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Bath Spa Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Travel Advice page on the university web site for more information on getting to Bath and the Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Campus Car Parks AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 (Rear of Block A)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of block A.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 473cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the block A entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is East Car Park PE.
  • The car park is located at the eastern end of the campus.
• 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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Site/Campus Car Park (East Car Park PE)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Convocation Avenue.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Edge, East building and The Lime Tree.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 440cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the Edge building.

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Outside Access (Block A)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of block A.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor (level 1) part of block A.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'A Marlborough Court'.
  • 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 109cm.
  • 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 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are identical entrances to all floors in blocks A, B, C and D. Photographs 1 to 4 show the entrance to block A level 1. Photographs 5-6 show the entrance to block D level 1. Photograph 7 shows the entrance to block D level 4.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is stepped access to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors in blocks A and B.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
  • 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 low to moderate.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not 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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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the outside of the Block A ground floor (level 1) entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the Block A entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 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 depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not 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 varied.
• Comments View
  • There are identical staircases to access the upper floors of blocks B, C and D.

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Lift (Blocks C and D)

• The lift is located near the laundrette and the block C entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block C 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 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• The weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 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 medium.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 136cm x 149cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 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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• Comments View
  • This lift only serves the upper floors of blocks C and D.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Level 1)

• 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 not available.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 88cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Level 2)

• 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 kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 67cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The dining table has bench seating.

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Outside Access (Laundrette)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor (level 1) near the C block entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the laundrette.
  • 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 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The laundrette room is 513cm wide by 147cm deep.
  • There are 7 washing machines available - the door latch is 60cm high and the control panel varies between 96cm and 106cm.
  • There are 7 tumble dryers available - the door latch is 167cm.
  • The lighting is moderate to good.
  • The flooring is vinyl.
  • There is not a 150cm x 150cm turning space available.