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Elgar Court

Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT

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Introduction

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Approaching from the north west or south east along the M6:
      Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M)
      At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road.
      The University is on your right, two and a half miles from the city centre.

      Approaching from the M42 north:
      Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.

      Approaching from the south west:
      Leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38.
      The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.

      Approaching from the M40:
      It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road.
      The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
    • Vale Village is located north of the University’s Edgbaston Campus; it’s not necessary to go onto campus to get to Vale Village. The Village has a one-way system down Mason Way which is entered from Church Road ( the B4217) and exits on Edgbaston Park Road. Elgar Court has blue badge holder parking adjacent, with limited permit holder parking nearby. Note: The Vale Village reception is in Shackleton Hall The nearest public car park is located at the North East Car Park off Pritchatts Road at B15 2SA which is 1.1 mile and a 21 minute walk from Elgar Court.
  • By Bus View
    • NXBus 1 runs along Church Road and stops near Chamberlain Hall, Stop ID: nwmatgwt, 150 m and a 2 minute walk from Elgar Court on a generally level route.
      Nxbus numbers X20 Platinum, X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum run along Edgbaston Park Road from the city centre by Moor Street Station and stop a 10 minute walk, 0.4 miles away at the junction of Mason Way and Edgbaston Park Road, bus stop ID: nwmapjmw.
  • By Train View
    • Five Ways train station is 1 mile, and a 20 minute walk along Church road, Calthorpe Road and Islington Row Middleway on a generally level route.
      From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8 - 10 minutes. The ?nal destination for trains are Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central. Elgar Court is a 25 minute walk, 1.2 miles from University Station along Vincent Drive, Farquhar Road, Somerset Road and Edgbaston Park Road (generally level) or along the canal tow path (steps at either end).
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

  • The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and student permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located around the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 2 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 360cm x 475cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 7in).
    • 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 route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • Vale Village has limited visitor and student permit parking, including a Blue Badge holder parking, on site. The nearest public car park is located at the North East Car Park off Pritchatts Road at B15 2SA which is 1.1 mile and a 21 minute walk from Elgar Court.

Outside Access (Flat 10)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off the Courtyard.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • The door can be opened automatically by a fob.
    • There are uneven slopes situated around Elgar Court.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not 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 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.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
    • The stairs are located outside the flat entrances.
    • There are 15+ steps between 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.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 3 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat 10 room 1.
    • The accessible facilities are located within Flat 10.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was Flat 10 room 1.
    • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 305cm x 565cm (10ft x 18ft 6in).
    • The bed is 50cm high.
    • 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 There is a height adjustable desk in the room and height adjustable sink in the bathroom.
    • 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 170cm x 228cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 6in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
    • The door weight is light.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • 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.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 116cm (3ft 10in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • 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 lever.
    • 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 good.
    • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
    • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
    • 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.
  • 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 welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
    • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Comments View
    • Accessible room 10. 5 can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.
    • A standard room can be seen in photographs 8, 9 and 10.

Outside Access (Laundrette)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Laundrette.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • Within the laundry there are washing machines and dryers at a height of 100cm
    • There are payment card top up machines at a height of 144cm.
    • There are chairs available in the Laundrette.