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Jamilah House

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

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation.
  • Comments View
    • Jamilah House is located on the Docklands Campus, on the dock side of the East Building Car Park as you enter from Cyprus DLR station.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in London.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Stratford.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • Cyprus DLR is located at the entrance to the Docklands Campus.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • Comments View
    • Blue Badge holding staff and students need to apply for a permit to park here. Visitors need to apply for a temporary permit in advance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 190cm (6ft 3in).

Inside Access

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

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is not a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the rooms on floors 1-2-3.

Accommodation

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the entrance.
    • The bed is 77cm high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 265cm x 150cm (8ft 8in x 4ft 11in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a sink.
    • The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • 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 mirrors.
    • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • Rooms are located in the ground floor flats.
  • Comments View
    • The desk in the adapted room is 73 cm high.
    • The shared kitchen in the flat containing the adapted room has a lowered hob, 73 cm high.
    • Flashing and vibrating fire alarms can be fitted in any room, on request.

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.