Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 7 buildings.
- Most buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was House 2.
- Houses 1, 2 and 3 have single automatic doors to access them.
Houses 4, 5, 6 and 7 have single manual doors to access them.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 562 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- The accommodation has 7 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
- There is/are 7 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet facilities are located in the accessible ensuites and common room.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with shower pods.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a study area.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is approximately 0.6 miles from the A127/A13 junction (Victoria Avenue/Queensway) via Queensway, London Road, College Way and Queens Road.
- There is no on-site parking but there is on-street pay and display parking on Queens Road and a public car park on College Way which contains both standard and Blue Badge parking bays.
- For more information on getting to the Southend Campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is Victoria Bus Station outside Southend Victoria Train Station, approximately 0.2 miles from the building.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Southend Victoria.
- Southend Victoria Station is approximately 0.2 miles away, providing direct rail links to London, Thurrock, Leigh-on-Sea and Shoeburyness.
- For more information on timetables and ticket prices please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southend Central Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- The Student Services Hub is the place for advice, support and the information students need.
- To see more information on Student Services Hub please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01206 874 000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01206 873 666.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01206 872 719.
- Email: [email protected].
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- Telephone Number: 01206 874 000.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is University Square Car Park.
- The car park is located on College Way.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 320cm x 550cm (10ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Queens Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking bays on Queens Road are pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - House 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Queens Road.
- This entrance gives access to the main reception and all Houses.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- There are manual, heavy doors to the left of the automatic door that open away from you (push).
- The doors are double (one side locked).
- The width of the door is 78cm.
- This entrance is used to access all of the accommodation houses.
Outside Access (House 6)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of House 6.
- This entrance gives access to the accommodation.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'HOUSE 6'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 117cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Opening Times (Reception - House 2)
- Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.
Reception (House 2)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to There is a ramp to the left from the main entrance to access the podia area and all the other Houses from House 2.
- There is stepped access to There are steps to the left from the main entrance to access the podia area and all the other Houses from House 2.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Floor plans/maps are available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (House 2)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the left from the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the podia area and all the other Houses from House 2.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the left from the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the podia area and all the other Houses from House 2.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Other Floors (House 2)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left from the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 25cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- There are similar stairs in the other Houses.
There are 4 floors in House 1, 2, 6 and 7.
There are 6 floors in House 5.
There are 7 floors in House 3.
There are 10 floors in House 4.
- There are similar stairs in the other Houses.
Lift (House 2)
- The lift is located to the left from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 140cm (4ft 12in 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.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- There are similar lifts in the other Houses.
There are 4 floors in House 1, 2, 6 and 7.
There are 6 floors in House 5.
There are 7 floors in House 3.
There are 10 floors in House 4.
Accommodation (House 1 - S1AZ)
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located in Houses 1, 2 and 3.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
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Accessible Room Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located on the first floor of House 1.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was S1AZ.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The door is key card activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 95cm.
- The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There are not lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 75cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
- Wardrobes have been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are power pad(s).
- The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
- There is a kitchen area within the room with a sink, hob and microwave.
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Bathroom Facilities
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- This information relates to the ensuite.
- The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is medium.
- The bathroom door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door has no lock.
- The width of the door into the bathroom is 88cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 219cm x 246cm.
- The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The toilet has a lid.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Shower controls do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.
Standard Accommodation
- There is step-free access to standard accommodation.
- The standard accommodation surveyed was Room A in Flat 5.
- The standard accommodation surveyed is located in House 5.
- The standard accommodation surveyed has an ensuite with a shower.
- The height of the step to access the ensuite is 13cm.
Kitchen/Dining Area (House 3 - Flat 14)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The door is push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are available.
- There is a height adjustable work surface.
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
- Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
- There are low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards, the refrigerator and the freezer.
- The height of the dining table is 64cm.
- There are dining chairs with and without armrests.
- The height of the fixed counter is 89cm.
Entrance (Common Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of House 2.
- This entrance gives access to the common room, laundry room, accessible toilet and standard toilet.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Common Room
- The Common Room is located on the ground floor of House 2.
- The surface is laminate and carpet.
- There are chairs with and without armrests.
- The heights of the tables range between 70cm - 111cm.
- The height of the computer desks are 70cm.
- There are booths.
- The height of the kitchen counter is 92cm.
- There is a vending machine.
Opening Times (Laundry Room)
- Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.
Laundry Room
- The Laundry Room is located in the Common Room on the ground floor of House 2.
- The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- The height of the handles for the washing machines are 60cm.
- The height of the controls for the washing machines are within 106cm.
- The height of the dryer handles is 170cm.
- The height of the controls for the dryers are within 106cm.
- There is a lower dryer with the height of the handle at 60cm and the controls are within 106cm.
- The height of the circuit app machine is 107cm.
- There are chairs without armrests.
Toilet with Adaptations (Common Room - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead from the Common Room entrance on the right hand side.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Common Room 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 medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 208cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is 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) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- 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 lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- The gap to access toilet area from the corridor is 92cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Common Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located ahead from the Common Room entrance on the right hand side.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Common Room entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The gap to access toilet area from the corridor is 92cm.