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Phoenix Court Reception

Phoenix Brewery Halls of Residence, University of Brighton, Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9WG

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COVID-19 Information (University of Brighton)

Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Phoenix Court Block A, B, C, D, E, Phoenix Court Nursery.
  • Comments View
    • There are steep slopes leading to Phoenix Court Block A, B, D, E from the reception.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Brighton.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Brighton.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 460cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main 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 tarmac.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is easy.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception

  • The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is low height.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • Staff are trained to use system.
  • Comments View
    • Flashing alarms and vibrating pillows are available on request.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Accessible Toilet

  • Adapted toilet facilities are available within Phoenix Court Block C.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available within Phoenix Court Block C.

Additional Info

  • Staff do 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.