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Lower Cripps Hall (Old Cripps Health Centre)

University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Lower Cripps Hall is located off Cripps Hill.
    • It consists of one building.
    • Lower Cripps Hall consists of two blocks X and Y, located on separate levels.
    • It has 2 floors.
    • There are approximately 50 bedrooms in Lower Cripps Hall.
    • There are no rooms with adaptations.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms.
    • Shared bathrooms have standard shower facilities.
    • Standard shower faciilties have stepped cubicles.
    • The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen and a lounge.
  • Parking and Public Transport View

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is ramped.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The most accessible entrance surveyed was X entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is no main entrance for the building.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: sofas.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay.
    • The nearest designated bay is 5m from Entrance X.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for students and visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment is via the RingGo phone app.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the building, on both ground and lower ground floors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located throughout the building, on both ground, and lower ground floors.
    • Standard shower facilities are located throughout the building, on both ground, and lower ground floors.

Entrance (X)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.

Entrance (Y)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm. .

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the lobby, immediately beyond entrance Y.
  • The distance from entrance Y is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and lower ground floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building, immediately right from the Y entrance.
  • The ground and lower ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Communal Facilities (Kitchenette and Lounge)

  • Kitchen View
    • The kitchen is located throughout the building, on both ground (X), and lower ground (Y) floors.
    • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
    • A lowered work surface is not available.
    • Under counter cupboards are available.
    • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
    • A lowered sink is not available.
    • The sink has lever taps.
    • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lounge View
    • The lounge is located on the lower ground (Y) floor.
    • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in the lounge includes: sofas.
    • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
    • There is a TV with subtitles.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor (X) corridor.
    • The distance from the entrance (X) is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • Access View
    • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located on the ground floor (X) corridor.
    • The distance from the entrance (X) is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access via lift.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has a lift.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a 18cm step to access the shower tray.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.