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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • Some 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.
  • The bus stop in at the front of the building on Victoria Street.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of student accommodation buildings.
  • The residence surveyed was Douglas.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 42 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
• 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 cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception.
  • 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 is situated in the centre of Preston. It can most easily be approached from junction 31 of the M6 and then following the A59 into Preston city centre. Follow the A59 for just over 3 miles then turn right onto the A5071/Corporation Street just before the Aldi superstore. The buildings of the university can then be found in the area around Corporation Street.
  • A variety of car parks are available in and around the university. Blue badge spaces are available in Victoria Street and Harrington car parks.
  • For more information on how to get to the university by road please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Fylde Road which is within the area of the campus. This provides direct services to Preston city centre, Tanterton, Eastway, Cottam and Blackpool.
  • For more information on fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Preston.
  • The station is 0.5 miles from the campus and provides direct rail services to many local as well as national locations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Manchester Airport, London and Scotland.
  • For more information on Station details please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Northern Rail fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Avanti West Coast fare and timetable information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on University of Central Lancashire please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Student support services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on equality, diversity and inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Admissions and general information for students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Accommodation 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 to the side of 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 229cm x 400cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zone is 100cm 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 Victoria.
  • The car park is located on Victoria Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Accommodation Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building and the Residents office.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Residents Office'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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.
  • 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 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left when facing the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the front of the building.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the student accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Douglas Halls'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 119cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • 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 78cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Reception (Student Accommodation Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter the entrance at the front of the buildings.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 73cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating only.

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• 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/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located just inside the rear entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the rear entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• 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 height of the lowest work surface is 87cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are not any low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 113cm.
• There are dining chairs with armrests only.

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Standard Accommodation

• There is step-free access to standard accommodation.
• The standard accommodation surveyed was Room 5.
• The standard accommodation surveyed is located on the ground floor.
• The standard accommodation surveyed has a shared bathroom with a bath.
• There are sink facilities within the room, the sink height is 80cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Shared)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the corridor in all the flats.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the flat entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a bath with an overhead shower within this toilet.