Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Beaumont Hall is located to the south of Leicester City Centre and the main University Campus, in Oadby. Stoughton Drive South is accessed off the A6 Leicester Road, close to the City Outer Ring Road.
- Parking is available here.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 80 and 80A stop on Stoughton Drive South outside the entrance to this Hall. These routes link this accommodation to the main University Campus, and the 80 bus also goes to the City Centre and the Station.
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By Train
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- Leicester Station is located on the south side of the City Centre, just off the Inner Ring Road. Stoughton Drive South can be reached from here using the 80 bus. Leicester is on the London - Sheffield and the Birmingham - Stansted lines.
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Useful Links
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- For more information about getting to the University Main Campus, please see the Getting To Leicester page on the University website.
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- For more details regarding buses in Leicester, please see the Arriva website.
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- For more information regarding trains to Leicester, please see the National Rail Enquiries website.
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Useful Information
- To see more information on AccessAbility Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5002.
- Email: [email protected]
- To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5281.
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- To see more information on Taught Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 5381.
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- To see more information on Research Postgraduate Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 229 7652.
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- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0116 252 2428.
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Building 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 anybody.
- There are no parking charges.
- 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.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is 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 (Social Space Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Stoughton Drive South, at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 144cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (Student Access To Accommodation)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Stoughton Drive South, in the front left corner of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The card reader/lock is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The key card reader is 140cm high.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- There is some flooring in corridors with large, repeating patterns that incorporate bold contrasting colours or simulate steps.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played in the music room.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Games Room
- Access to the Games Room is via a single door, 82cm wide.
- There is level access to and throughout the game rooms.
- There is some seating with armrests on both sides available.
- All table's and chairs are movable.
Music Room
- Access to the to the Music Room is via a single door, 89cm wide.
- There is level access to and throughout the Music Room.
- There is a range of seating available in this room, some with armrests on both sides.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are student rooms.
Accessible Toilet (Male Accessible Toilet)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located right off the main corridor next to the male standard toilets.
- There is also an accessible toilet located within the female standard toilet.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 196cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the main corridor.
- There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.