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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Student Accommodation, Common Room, Launderette.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is situated just off the A38 Queensway to the west of Derby City. There are clearly signed routes to the M1 north and south. From either direction travel to the A38 Markeaton Island and take the exit signposted University of Derby. After 200m bear left onto the slip road and remain in the left lane. Turn left into Kedleston Road and take the right hand lane, signposted University. The main entrance is clearly signposted 100m on the right.
    From the Kedleston Road site, follow Kedleston Road towards the city centre.
    Bear right at the roundabout on Duffield Road/A6.
    Follow the road round to Alkemunds way/A601
    Turn left into Cathedral Road and then left again to stay on Cathedral Road.
    The venue is on your right.
  • There is a small carpark to the rear of the building with one Blue Badge bay.
    There is Blue Badge parking in extended bays on the road opposite the building for up to 3 hours.
    There is standard pay and display parking in extended bays on the road opposite the building.
• By Bus View
  • Unibus serves the Kedleston Road campus and all University owned Halls of Residence. The services also serve the railway station and the city centre. The Unibus is free for staff and students with a valid ID card and the public can also use the service at a fare of £2.
• By Train View
  • The nearest main railway station is Derby which has local services and direct services to London, and the CrossCountry network serving England, Wales and Scotland.
    From Derby Station the Unibus is a direct route to the Kedleston Road site.
• Useful Links View
  • Notts & Derby Buses provide the Unibus services which serve all campus areas and halls of residence.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • East Midlands Trains provide services to London and the North West from Derby station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Cross Country Trains provide services to the South West, North East and Scotland.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Wellbeing Centre provides information and guidance to help look after student wellbeing whilst at University. You can book appointments with our specialist advisers (including Disability Advisers) or contact the service through the dedicated helpline available during the week. There’s also a free counselling service and unique workshops.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01332 594 111.
• Email: [email protected]

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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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 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 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main 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 not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Chapel Street Multi Storey Car Park.
  • The car park is located Chapel Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is Blue Badge parking in extended bays on the road opposite the building for up to 3 hours.
  • There is standard pay and display parking in extended bays on the road opposite the building.

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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 building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 92cm (3ft).
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • 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 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Main Entrance Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 88cm x 138cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Block 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the main courtyard.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small entrance area as you enter with a seating area on the right and there is a reception office to the rear.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located ahead and to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is another staircase with similar details in Block 2.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 750kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 137cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is another lift with similar details in Block 2.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 7A1.
  • The accessible facilities are located in block 2 on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 7A1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 500cm x 250cm (16ft 5in x 8ft 2in).
  • The bed is 48cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • 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 a height adjustable worktop and desk.
  • 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 250cm x 215cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • 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 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 not mirrors.
  • Disposal facilities are 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.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 medium.
• 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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 2 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.
  • Rooms are located in block 2.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Common Room

• There is level access to the common room on the ground floor of block 2.
• There are double doors that open away from you.
• The doors are 142cm wide and open away from you.
• There is seating with and without armrests available in the common room.

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Launderette

• The launderette on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
• The launderette door is 80cm wide and opens away from you.
• The height of the controls on the washers and dryers is 85cm.
• The height of the controls on the laundry vending machines is between 100 - 135cm high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Common Room)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the common room on the ground floor of Block 2.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Block 2 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type 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 the right.
  • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the accommodation.