Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
- Secure parking is available.
- Key fob access to a secure car park.
- 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 Accommodation. Leodis residence has 9 blocks buildings.
- Most buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Block A.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 4 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- The accommodation has 4 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
- There is/are 2 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.
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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 cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms 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 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 and a dining 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 available on request.
- Auxiliary aids can be provided upon request depending on the resident's requirements.
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Includes the main reception for the Leodis site, a laundry room as well as student accommodation.
- Please see guide for Leodis Block E for more information on access to other accommodation blocks on site.
- Please see separate guide for access and facilities in the Leodis Common Room.
- Leodis Residence Block E link (new tab) - click here.
- Leodis Residence Common Room 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 The Leodis Residences are located on the north side of the campus.
- There is parking available outside each block at The Leodis Residences subject to authorisation from Reception.
There is on street parking available at the front and to the right of the campus on North West Road. - For more information on Leodis Residences 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 on the Craven Road stop on Craven Road. This bus stop is served by the 51 and 52 buses which travel between Moortown and Morley.
- 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 1.4 miles to the south of the campus, in the City Centre.
Buses 51 and 52 First in Leeds can be taken from the station to the Craven Road 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 (Block A Parking)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by students and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located between A, C and D Block.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 333cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the A Block entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- Access to the car park is via a security gate.
Access is granted via an intercom at a height of 108cm or key fob at a height of 83cm.
Parking permits must be applied for use of the car park.
Building Parking (Reception Parking)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located outside the reception and J Block.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 334cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the reception entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 at the front of Block A.
- This entrance gives access to accessible and standard accommodation.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'A'.
- 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 an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 99cm.
- 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 99cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- The intercom for the flats is at a height of 90cm-110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face Block A.
- 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 127cm (4ft 2in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located as you face Block A.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- 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 the right going up the step(s).
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located far right of Block A, opposite J Block.
- This entrance gives access to Reception area and Laundry Room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
- 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 120cm.
- 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.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located either side of the reception 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.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 103cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is 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.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl and laminate.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is armchair seating in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are student post boxes located in the reception waiting area.
Entrance (Laundry Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right as you enter the reception.
- This entrance gives access to the Laundry Room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Laundry'.
- There is step-free access 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 116cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The exit push pad or push button is 121cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Lift
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- The Laundry Room contains washing machines and dryers at low level.
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 and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- 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.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter Block A.
- The stairs are approximately 4m from the Block A entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G - 4.
- 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 not 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 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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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further standard accommodation.
Accommodation
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located 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.
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Accessible Room Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located Ground floor of Block A.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was A1.14.
- 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 width of the door is 87cm.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (11in).
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- A member of staff can reconfigure the room furniture to create a turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 76cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The height and depth of the knee recess is 67cm x 55cm.
- The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are not 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 not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Bathroom Facilities
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- This information relates to the shared bathroom.
- 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 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 230cm x 192cm.
- The bathroom does not 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 low.
- There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
- 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 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.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- There is a flush 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 low.
- 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 low.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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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 lever.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- 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 low.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- 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 and the sink.
- The height of the dining table is 62cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
- There are sofas and a television available in the kitchen area.