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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include rooms with ensuite based on medical need, rooms with shared bathrooms (showers and toilets), shared kitchen, common rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include botanical gardens.
• The main entrance to the building is a stepped entrance with the other entrance to the front locked (slight slope on approach but level access). There is rear access to the gardens, various level changes (stepped) within the building as well as staircases to other floors. The reception for the Holmes is across the street in Churchill House.
• The parking for the building is in Churchill House which is across a road from the accommodation. This has 2 Blue Badge bays. The parking opposite the accommodation is for the botanical gardens. The laundrette is within Churchill Hall with none in The Holmes.

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Getting Here (The Holmes)

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• By Road View
  • From the main university buildings and the city centre follow the A4018 along Whiteladies Road towards Westbury on Trym.
    At the top of the hill head across The Downs open space on Stoke Road, through the traffic lights and take the second turning on the right. Stoke Park Road is signposted for the Botanical Garden.
    Churchill Hall (parking for The Holmes) is approximately 250m down the road on the left. The Holmes can also be reached via Hollybush Lane however there is no access parking from this side. Badock Hall and Wills Hall are both other residences which are very close/ nearby.
  • Parking is outside Churchill House which is located off Stoke Park Road, directly opposite to the Holmes and the botanical gardens.
• By Bus View
  • University buses serve the main university buildings and arrive at the Transport Hub which is on the Hiatt Baker Hall campus.
    From the Transport Hub the route is through the University Hall campus (University Close) and onto the steep footpath leading down to Hollymead Lane.
    
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Clifton Down Station, located off Whiteladies Road, approximately 1.6 miles from Badock Hall.
    The main railway station, Bristol Temple Meads is approximately 5 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • A useful journey planner including real-time public transport details, fares information and cycle and walking routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 331 0444.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Study Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Health and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0117 954 6640.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Parking at Residences please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• 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, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located outside Churchill House, across the street from The Holmes.
  • 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 229cm x 476cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 125m (136yd 2ft) from the entrance to the Holmes.
  • 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.
  • The Blue Badge bays and other bays need a University of Bristol permit to park here. This can be done before or on arrival if a Blue Badge holder. The Blue Badge bays have marked areas around one side and rear of minimum 115-120cm.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-5 show the car park and signage at Churchill House. Photographs 6-9 show the route to the Holmes from Churchill House.
  • There is a botanical garden car park close to the Holmes which isn't for accommodation users. This car park is charged and has various Blue Badge bays (photographs 10-12).

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Outside Access (Churchill House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Churchill House.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front and at the first entrance door.
  • There is / are 2 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Holmes.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located 3 steps at the first entrance door and 1 further step at the second door.
  • There is / are 4 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
  • The first step is shallow (8cm) with the rest medium height.
  • A key is needed for the first door. The keyhole is 122cm high.

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Outside Access (Locked Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Holmes.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • The accommodation contact/ manager stated that this entrance is not used for the accommodation, yet it is the most accessible entrance with no steps to the accessible room on the ground floor.

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Outside Access (Rear Exit to Botanical Gardens)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance door is only for botanical garden guests to get to the café in the Devers Room.

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Reception (Churchill House)

• The Churchill House Reception is located just inside Churchill House.
• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Churchill House Entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • A lot of post for residents and large packages are sent to the Baker Hub in Hiatt Residences where the main reception. There are some pigeon holes at this reception for some post. Enquires can be made at the reception.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the 2 shared shower and toilet rooms on the first floor and further standard rooms.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to a few accommodation rooms on the first floor and the main staircase from the first floor corridor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photograph 2.
  • There is/are 2 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the rear of the building - Devers Room (Botanical Garden Café) and rear door to the Botanical Garden..
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps are shown in photograph 3.
  • There are 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There is a slight lip due to a change of surface (wood to carpet) between the accessible toilet /standard shower on the ground floor and the rooms (photograph 6).
  • The third floor has diagonal beams which are a hazard. Their minimum heights are just under 1m where they meet the walls (photograph 12).

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Other Floors (Main Stairwell)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located down the corridor to the left from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor and on the second floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 doors to access the stairwell from the first floor (one is 51cm wide and the other is 76cm). This is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
  • The staircase changes to a spiral metal staircase with open risers and steps 21cm high (photograph 6). They have a handrail on the left hand side to the second floor. The door opens into the narrow stairwell and has a lip (photograph 7).
  • There is another staircase that accesses the same floors. The stairs are well marked, 19cm high and with doors to access the stairwell on the first and second floors. The second flight is also a spiral staircase but no open risers (photographs 8-11).

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to The Holmes .
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Room 2.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 430cm x 400cm (14ft 1in x 13ft 1in).
  • The bed is 52cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 31cm (1ft).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a lowered moveable coat rail.
  • 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 282cm x 352cm (9ft 3in x 11ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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.
• 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are 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 good.
• 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 dropdown rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• 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 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 1 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.
• Comments View
  • The accessible rooms bathroom has two emergency alarms (one by the toilet and one by the shower).
  • Room 5 shows an example of an ensuite room with a stepped shower that is 19cm high (photographs 9-11).
  • Room 15 shows an example of a standard room (photographs 12 & 13).
  • There is a shared kitchen on the ground floor for all rooms. The counter is 91cm high. There are some lowered cupboards but currently no dining table (September 2021). The door to enter the kitchen is manual, heavy, single, opens inwards, has a slight lip and is 83cm wide (photographs 14-16).

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor near the locked front entrance and down the corridor from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 141cm x 190cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • This is located in the standard shower room on the ground floor. The standard shower room door opens inwards and the toilet door outwards so space is limited.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor at the end of the accommodation corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This is shown in photographs 1 & 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main entrance via stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 2 rooms next to each other with a shower cubicle and toilet in each (photographs 3-5).
• Comments View
  • There are 2 further shared toilets on the second floor. There are 2 shower cubicles and 2 toilet cubicles within this room (photographs 6 & 7).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground, first and second floors.

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• Comments View
  • The shower on the ground floor has a 19cm step (photographs 1 & 2). The accessible toilet is accessed through this room. There are no steps from the shower to the rooms on the ground floor. It has a sliding bolt lock that is 123cm high.
  • The first floor showers have 21cm steps. They are in the shared toilet/ shower rooms (photographs 3-5). They are accessed via 4 steps on the first floor corridor.
  • The second floor has a shared shower and toilet facilities. There are 2 stepped showers in separated rooms and 2 separate toilet cubicles (Photographs 6 & 7). The step is of a similar height.

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Botanical Gardens

• The gardens are around the edge of the building. There is a Welcome Lodge for check in. The garden is for visitors and not just for accommodation students specifically.

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Common Rooms

• The Bradley Room has doors through into the Devers Room. The room has shiny, wood flooring and at time of survey had no furniture (photographs 1-3).
• The Eisenhower Room has a table that is 75cm high and various chairs with no armrests. There is a piano and a rug which could be a trip hazard (photographs 4-6).
• The Rickard Room has an unused carpeted common room/ bedroom (photographs 7-11).
• The Devers Room is locked from the accommodation block. It has the café for Botanical Gardens visitors (photograph 12).