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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include accessible and standard accommodation.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located off Brook Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 250cm x 400cm (8ft 2in x 13ft 1in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block E Entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Block E 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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
  • Access to the car park is for residents and their visitors only.
  • An annual fee for car parking is payable. Please contact the University for more information.

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Outside Access (Accommodation Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block E.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 132cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to all accommodation blocks.
  • The entrance to Block F can be accessed automatically by a remote controlled fob.

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Level Change (Accommodation Block 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 easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar slope in front of all the entrances to the accommodation blocks and the Common Room and Office block (photograph 2).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a common room equipped with a TV, chairs, pool tables, a jukebox and vending machines.
  • The laundry room has front loading washing machines and lowered dryers.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the block entrance.
  • 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are rooms located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 10A 4.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The width of the door to the room is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 137cm x 334cm (4ft 6in x 10ft 11in).
  • The bed is 58cm (1ft 11in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
  • 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 188cm x 204cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 8in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • The shower seat is flip down.
  • The shower seat height is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There are handrails available.
• 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 bright.
• 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 bright.
• 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.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • The rooms share kitchen facilities which have a lowered worktop with a height of 80cm.
  • The desk is at a height of 70cm.
  • Lowered hob at a height of 76cm.
  • Standard height is 91cm.

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24/7 Shopping

• There is large vending machine in the courtyard.
• It offers food, toiletries and other goods.
• The highest ordering buttons are at a height of 140cm.
• The payment options are at a height of 185cm.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Common Room entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • Inside there is a laundry room with a fixed wall mounted ironing board with a height of 103cm.

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Outside Access (Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the laundry room.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Standard Shower (Emergency Shower)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located just inside the common Room.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a deep step to access the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter Common Room and Office entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Common Room and Office entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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
  • Hall Managers are on site during working hours and the Residential Assistants take over during evenings and weekends.