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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 300cm (16ft 5in x 9ft 10in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • 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 block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • An annual fee for car parking is payable. Please contact the University for more information.

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Outside Access (Block C Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, in the courtyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • Access is by keyfob.
  • The height of the keyfob reader is 92cm.
  • There are identical entrances to Blocks A and B.

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Level Change (Block C Entrance)

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

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Level Change (Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is a Common Room located on the ground floor of Block A, which contains a pool table, TV, Seating and vending machines (photographs 1-4).
  • The laundry room is located in Block A (photographs 5 and 6).
  • There are with front-loading washing machines and a lowered tumble dryer.
  • Some of the washing machines are on a lower level.

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Accommodation (Room C9A1)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 5 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of each block.
  • The room number viewed was C9A1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 290cm x 186cm (9ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
  • The bed is 60cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are accessible window openers.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are lowered sink, hob and surfaces in the shared kitchens.
  • 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 230cm x 202cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 8in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 88cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 163cm (5ft 4in).
  • 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is medium.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • 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 5 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.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The desk in the accessible room is 75cm high.
  • The shared kitchens in the flats containing accessible rooms have work surfaces 85cm high (photographs 7 and 8).
  • Student requirements are assessed on acceptance of a room and appropriate adjustments can be made as necessary.

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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.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The stairs detailed here are located in Block C.
  • There are similar stairs in Blocks A and B, although these only go up to floor 4.

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Lift (Block C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the block.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Block C entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 139cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 loop 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
  • The lift contains a CCTV camera.
  • There is not a lift in Blocks A or B.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Common Room)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Block A, by the Common Room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 269cm x 246cm (8ft 10in x 8ft 1in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 178cm (5ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is also used as a shared standard toilet.

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Accessible Shower (Common Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the common room accessible toilet in Block A.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • The shower controls are lever twist.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Prior notice is required for braille documents to be supplied, please contact the venue as soon as possible.