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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of 16 buildings.
  • The residence surveyed was Block R.
  • The block surveyed has ramped access.
    Blocks G, H, J, and K have level access (shown in photographs 1 - 4).
    Blocks G and J have double doors (shown in photographs 1 and 3).
    All other blocks have stepped access (the entrance to Block R is shown in photographs 5 and 6).
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 409 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 1 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 1 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 not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • 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 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).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room, a recreation room and a bar.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • The accommodation is catered with meals being served in the Main Hall Dining Room.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is not 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.

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Summary

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• Building View
  • Devonshire Hall Old Hall (Conference Facilities and Public Areas) link (new tab) - click here.
  • Devonshire Hall Grosvenor Court link (new tab) - click here.
  • Devonshire Hall Elmfield Lodge and Springhill House link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The residence is located to the northwest of the city centre in Headingley. r>Cumberland Road is accessed from Headingley Lane (A660), which in turn can be accessed from the A64(M) or the A6120.
  • There is limited parking available in the Quad at the front of Devonshire Hall, accessed from Cumberland Road.
    On street parking is available on Cumberland Road.
  • For more information on Devonshire Hall and how to get there please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Cumberland Road stop on Headingley Lane, served by routes 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, 85, and N1 LeedsCity.
  • For more information on buses serving Headingley please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Burley Park.
  • Burley Park Station is approximately 0.9 miles to the southwest of the residence.
    There are no direct bus links between the station and the residence.
  • For more information on trains to Leeds please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Burley Park Station please click here (opens new tab).

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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].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Devonshire Hall.
  • The car park is located in the Quad at the front of Devonshire Hall, off Cumberland Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Unmarked standard parking is available on Cumberland Road.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the Quad at the front of Devonshire Hall.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Reception and North and South Blocks.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of reception building, in the Quad facing the Main Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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 82cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located left.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 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 19cm.
  • 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).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the reception building.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception 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 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 120cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Outside Access (Block R Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of Block R, to the left hand side of the site.
  • This entrance gives access to Block R.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'R'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 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 101cm.
  • 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 81cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not 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 92cm (3ft).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • 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 good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Accommodation (R Block - Room 6)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located Block R ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located R Block ground floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was R Block - Room 6.
  • 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 manual with a key lock.
  • The keyhole height is 78cm.
  • The width of the door is 88cm.
  • 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 63cm (2ft 1in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (11in).
  • The bed is moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • The desk is height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had an armchair and 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 standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • 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 180cm x 320cm.
  • 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 tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • 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 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.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side 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 a bar of soap available.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a second wash basin at a height of 75cm.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 98cm.
  • 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 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.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 121cm (3ft 12in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails 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.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Block R Ground Floor)

• 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 not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 93cm.
• 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 low level cupboards.
• This accommodation is catered with meals served in the dining room of Old Hall. The kitchen areas are small kitchens with limited storage, a small fridge, a microwave, a kettle, and a sink.

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Other Floors (Block R)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the right hand side of Block R as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 19m from the Block R 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 G, 1, 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 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 both sides.
  • 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are 12-33.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Devonshire Hall Old Hall (Conference Facilities and Public Areas).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Block R)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located in Block R, on the landing between the ground and first floors.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Block R stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Step(s) (Standard Toilet Block R)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the entrance to the Block R standard toilet.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard toilet in Block R.
  • There is/are 1 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 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.