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Overview

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• About View
  • Newark Hall is located Newark Hall is located off Kenyon Road on the Nottingham University Jubilee campus.
  • It consists of one building.
  • It has 3 floors.
  • There are 400 bedrooms in Newark Hall.
  • There are 4 rooms with adaptations.
  • Rooms with adaptations have ensuite facilities.
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen, a dining room, a common room, a study room, a computer room, a bar and a laundry.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Nottingham.
  • The nearest bus station is Nottingham bus and coach station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance.
• This entrance gives access to Floor A.
• There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
• There is 1 other entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the Core bar and male standard toilets.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on A Floor at the rear of the building.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on A Floor at the rear of the building.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on A Floor within the Core bar.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Other Rooms/Services View
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Parking

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• 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 295cm (width) x 380cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay.
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
  • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
  • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
  • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
  • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
  • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
  • - A department issued day voucher; or
  • - An event specific parking registration.
  • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
  • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front 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 133cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Floors A, B and C 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.
  • All 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 109cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
• Floors A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Communal Facilities (Kitchen and Dining Room)

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• Kitchen View
  • The kitchen is located on B Floor to the left from the lift.
  • 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 74cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 73cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 73cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are also smaller pantry kitchens which have facilities for heating food.
• Dining Room View
  • The dining room is located on the right as you enter the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the dining room.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Communal Facilities (Study Area)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located on Floor B at the front of the building ahead from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Communal Facilities (Junior Common Room)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located on Floor B to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Communal Facilities (Computer Room)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located on Floor B to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no TV.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Communal Facilities (Laundry)

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• Laundry Room View
  • The lounge is located on Floor C to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities within the laundry room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: a washing machine.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Eating and Drinking (Core Bar)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bar is located on the ground floor in the centre of the building.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The bar is located on the right from the bar entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the bar.
  • The height of the bar is 113cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
  • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Service View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is both inside and outside.
  • The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and long tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (A Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on A Floor at the rear of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 125m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 200cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm 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 111cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Accessible Room B20)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on B Floor to the right from the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 31m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • Entry to the room is by a key lock.
  • The height of the key lock is 93cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 31cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
  • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a desk and a coffee table.
  • The following is also available in this bedroom: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Within Accessible Room B20)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 197cm (width) x 165cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 95cm 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 72cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm.