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.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of Accessible Student Accomodation buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Cromer Terrace (Lyddon Hall).
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 3 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- The accommodation has 3 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
- There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
- A ceiling track hoist is available in Room 1.2. The hoist in Room 1.2 covers the bed area and the entire bathroom.
- There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is/are 1 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 not available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
- 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.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
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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.
Summary
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Building
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- This building is an annexe of Lyddon Hall, and the reception and common rooms are located there. Please see the separate guide for Lyddon Hall for more information.
- Lyddon Hall link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), and Lyddon Hall is located on the west side of the campus. At the time of the survey (November 2021) Cromer Road was closed to traffic due to building work.
- There is parking available at the rear of Lyddon Hall, but as it is accessed from Cromer Road, it was not in use at the time of the survey. On street parking is available on Cromer Terrace and Cromer Street, either side of the Annexe.
- For more information on Lyddon Hall and how to get there 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 building.
- The nearest bus stop is the Leeds Dental Hospital stop on Clarendon Way, served by route 5 LeedsCity Electric. Bus 56 also stops on Clarendon Road and Moorland Road, and there are several bus stops on Woodhouse Lane and Blenheim Terrace on the far side of the campus, served by multiple bus routes.
- For more information on the buses serving the University please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Leeds.
- Leeds Station is approximately 1 mile to the south of the campus, in the city centre. Bus 5 LeedsCity Electric can be taken from the station to the Leeds Dental Hospital stop.
- For more information on trains to Leeds please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Leeds Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disabled Students Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 3927.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7777.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Cromer Terrace.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Cromer Terrace.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '13-23 Cromer Terrace'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 106cm.
- 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 110cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is a small step from the street to the bottom of the steps, followed by 8 further steps to main entrance.
- There are two other similar entrances on Cromer Terrace, as shown in photograph 7 and 8.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Cromer Street.
- This entrance gives access to ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 74cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- 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 93cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the accessible entrance.
- 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.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is stepped access to the standard accommodation.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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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.
Accommodation
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located all on the ground floor before the internal stairs.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- Accessible rooms of this type have specifications that may vary.
- Residents do not need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
- 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 ground floor at the front of the building.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1.2.
- 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 fob activated.
- The fob/card reader height is 90cm.
- The width of the door is 85cm.
- There are not lowered spy holes available.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is medium.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The desk is height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The room surveyed had a desk chair with 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 alarm is a push button.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The accessible room surveyed has a ceiling track hoist.
- The ceiling track hoist operates around the bed.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are low to moderate.
- There is an powered curtain control that is 110cm high. At the time of survey the room was set up for physio treatment so the bed is different to the normal set up.
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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 high.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The door is push pad or push button activated.
- The door has no lock.
- The width of the door into the bathroom is 85cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 163cm x 323cm.
- 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- 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 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 69cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at 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.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 107cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the drop down rail. The toilet flush is operated by elbow pads on either side of the front of the cistern. There is also a foot pedal to operate a cleaning facility.
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Bath Details
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- The ensuite has a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The length of the bath is 136cm.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Bath taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a shower over the bath.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
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Comments
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- There is a ceiling track hoist within the en-suite.
- The dropdown rail is for the wash basin.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located in the main corridors between the houses.
- The step(s) is/are used to access standard accommodation.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There are three sets of similar steps on all floors throughout the building. Some sets do not have handrails.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in the hall between the main and accessible entrances.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the Accessible 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 from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- 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.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not 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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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student accommodation on floors 1 and 2.
- There are two other staircases in the building which are similar, although they have the handrails on the right hand side.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 77cm.
- 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 some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards, the refrigerator, the freezer and the sink.
- The height of the dining table is 70cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
- There is a low level oven in the kitchen. There is a TV located in the kitchen.
- The door to the kitchen is automatic. A key fob is required to gain access to the kitchen. Photo 4 shows the sensor to open the door to leave the kitchen.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.