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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • Parking is limited to Brown Permit holders only.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 88 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • 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 ensuites with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • The accommodation in the main building of North Hill Court has shared bathrooms. The accommodation in North Hill House (12 rooms) has ensuite bathrooms.
• 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 and a launderette.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • There is a Common Room in North Hill House for residents of the house only.
• 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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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The residence is located to the northwest of the city centre in Headingley. North Grange Mount is accessed off North Grange Road, which is in turn accessed off Headingley Lane (A660), which can be accessed from the A64(M) from the city centre or from the A6120.
  • There is limited parking available on site for Brown Permit holders. On street parking is available on North Grange Mount. There is no drop off point.
  • For more information on North Hill Court 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 North Grange Road stop on Headingley Lane, served by routes 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, 85, and N1 LeedsCity..
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Burley Park.
  • Burley Park Station is approximately 0.9 miles to the south west of the residence. There are no direct bus links to the residence from the station.
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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 have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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 North Grange Mount.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the main building.
  • This entrance gives access to the landing between the ground and first floors of North Hill Court.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'North Hill Court'.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 141cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 115cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance at the front right of the building with 3 steps (shown in photographs 8 - 13).

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Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Monday 16:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 16:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 16:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Friday 16:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on floor -1.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main stairs.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
  • There is stepped 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 good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 113cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of 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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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are no 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 vinyl and 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.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the main building.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the common room for North Hill House.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the basement floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • 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 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 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 area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms, the laundry, and reception.
  • The doors into each flat is directly accessed from the stairs. There is a similar set of stairs in the right hand side of the building, with handrail on the left hand side going up (shown in photographs 5 - 8).

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Laundry

• The laundry is located on floor -1, to the right as you exit the stairs.
• There is clear signage from the entrance.
• The door opens away from you (push) and is permanently held open.
• The clear door width is 77cm.
• There is a steep ramp in the doorway (16.3 degrees).
• There are 2 washing machines and 2 dryers, all floor mounted.
• The height range of the controls is 94cm - 102cm.
• The flooring is vinyl with shiny finish is parts.
• There is bench seating which is fixed and does not have armrests.
• There is a top up machine.
• The height range of the controls is 113cm - 130cm.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Flat 8)

• 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 90cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 73cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The dining area is located in the main area of the flat, outside the kitchen.

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Outside Access (North Hill House)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of North Hill House, at the letft hand side of the site.
  • This entrance gives access to North Hill House.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'North Hill House'.
  • 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 141cm .
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 130cm.
  • 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 96cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 99cm.
• 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 not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • 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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Other Floors (North Hill House)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear left of North Hill House as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the North Hill House 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 -1, G, 1, 2, 3.
  • 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 20cm.
  • 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 right going up.
  • 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 1 to 3, and 6 to 10.
  • The stairs from the ground to the first and second floors have a handrail on the right going up. The stairs from the basement to the ground floor have handrails on both sides (shown in photograph 6).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on floor -1 of North Hill Court, in the reception area to the left as you exit the stairs.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.