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Overview

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• About View
  • Southwell Hall is located off Kenyon Road on the Nottingham University Jubilee campus.
  • It consists of one building.
  • It has 3 floors.
  • There are 200 bedrooms in Southwell Hall.
  • There is one room with adaptations.
  • The room with adaptations has ensuite facilities.
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The communal facility types for this accommodation available include; a kitchen, a lounge, a common room, a study room 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 Southwell Hall (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.

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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 walkways.
• 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.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not 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 ahead from the main entrance on Floor A.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead from the main entrance on Floor A.

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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 10m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Parking can be paid using the RingGo App.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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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 128cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• 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 140cm (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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Counter (Residential Experience Team)

• The counter is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 78cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is some 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.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

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Communal Facilities (Community Kitchen)

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• Kitchen View
  • The kitchen is located on Floor B 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high 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.
  • 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 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • 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 ahead from the main entrance on Floor A.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The door has a high 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 without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • 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 a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Communal Facilities (Study Hub)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located ahead from the main entrance on Floor A.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high 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 without armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • 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 some of 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 (Study Area)

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• Lounge View
  • The lounge is located on Floor B 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 140cm.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • 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 (Laundry)

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• Laundry Room View
  • The lounge is located on Floor A to the left from the main entrance.
  • 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 78cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium 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 and a tumble dryer.
  • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor A - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance on Floor A.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a 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 156cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • 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 coat hooks are 142cm and 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.