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Felix House

Docklands Campus, The University of East London, 4 - 6 University Way, London, E16 2RB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Felix House is located on University Way and is one of 5 similar houses.
    • It consists of one building.
    • It has 4 floors.
    • There are 78 bedrooms in Felix House.
    • There is one room with adaptations.
    • The room with adaptations has ensuite facilities.
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was the entrance at the front of the building, this is the only entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance foyer.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access between floors.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: all floors except the ground floor.
    • Additional areas also accessed by steps include: access to the standard bathroom in each standard room.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located off University Way alongside East Building.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is a public car park located off University Way.
    • The name of the car park is Main Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located in each flat adjacent to the entrance door.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available.
  • The lowered work surface has a knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 80cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is available.
  • The lowered hob has a knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 80cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • A lowered sink is available.
  • The lowered sink has a knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 80cm from the floor.
  • The sink has twist/turn taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar facilities in each flat in Felix House.

Accommodation with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Flat 197 Room A)

  • Accommodation Access View
    • Flat 197 Room A is located on the ground floor to the right on entry.
    • There is step-free level access into Flat 197 Room A.
    • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
    • There is a key card reader for entry.
    • The height of the key card reader is 109cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second, single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • The door to enter Room A is opened via a conventional key.
  • Accommodation Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 51cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • Seating available in the accommodation includes: a chair without armrests.
    • Furniture available in the accommodation includes: a desk.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The following is also available in this accommodation: bedside plug sockets.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Bathroom View
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 246cm (width) x 152cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 178cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.