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 Standard Student Accommodation buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Ellerslie Hall.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 0 rooms in total.
- 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 not 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.
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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 campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), and Ellerslie Hall is located on the north west side of the campus.
- On street parking is available on Lyddon Terrace and Clarendon Place.
- For more information on Ellerslie Hall and how to get there please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stop is the Moorland Road stop on Clarendon Road, served by the First Group no.56 bus. The no.56 bus can be taken from Albion Street into the city centre to Moorland Road bus stop on Clarendon Road.
- 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 1.2 miles to the south of the campus, in the City Centre. The no.56 bus can be taken from Albion Street in the City Centre to Moorland Road bus stop on Clarendon Road.
- 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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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Lyddon Terrace.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The parking on Lyddon Terrace is on a first come, first serve basis. The bays are not marked.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Lyddon Terrace.
- This entrance gives access to Ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Ellerslie Global Residence'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 135cm.
- 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 98cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located directly outside 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 20cm.
- 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 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 easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- Photos 9, 10 and 11 show a similar entrance on the left side of the building on Lifton Place.
Common Room
- The Common Room is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
- There are heavy, manual, double doors to enter.
- The facilities in the common room include: a pool table, sofas, arm chairs, a water dispenser, two televisions and recycling facilities.
- Lighting in the room is moderate to good.
- The flooring is laminate.
Piano Room
- The Piano Room is located to the right as you enter the building.
- There are heavy, manual, double doors to enter.
- The room can be divided by a concertina wall into two separate sections.
- The facilities within the Piano Room include a piano and piano stools,
- sofas, armchairs, and chairs without armrests, desks, a table tennis table, low level tables, printing facilities and recycling facilities.
Laundry Room
- The Laundry Room is located in the basement and can be accessed via the central staircase.
- There are manual, heavy single doors to access the laundry room.
- There are two low level washing machines and two low level tumble driers.
- The washing machines are operated via phone app.
- There are ironing facilities within the Laundry Room.
- There are flip down seats available.
Residents Office
- There is a Residents Office on the ground floor directly ahead and then to the right as you enter the building.
- Students use this office to report any issues such as maintenance concerns.
- The office displays signage with phone numbers for the Duty Warden for assistance outside of office hours.
- See opening times section for office hours.
Opening Times (Office)
- Monday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Monday 16:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Thursday 16:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Friday 16:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- Assistance outside the above hours is via 07903610162 (available 8am - 6pm).
Inside Access
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Access and Circulation
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 middle of the building accessed from the common room.
- The stairs are approximately 15m 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 stairs are Basement, Ground, First and Second.
- 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 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 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.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 other staircases throughout the building. Some staircases only access certain floors.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
- The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
- The height of the dining table is 88cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
- Seating around the dining table are high chairs.
- Photos 1 - 8 are of the kitchen on the ground floor next to the common room. Photos 9 - 12 are of a kitchen on first floor (K.04).
Step(s) (Kitchen (Accessed via common room))
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located past the kitchen door.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the ground floor kitchen by the common room.
- 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 depth of the step(s) is/are not between 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the ground floor straight ahead as you enter.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Step(s) (Standard Toilet)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilet.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 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 the right going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- All toilets and bathrooms are accessed via stairs. Photos 3 and 4 show other examples of stairs leading to a toilet. Photos 5 and 6 show a bathroom with a step as you enter the bathroom.