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Block A - Stanford

University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, College Road, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD

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Summary (Bonington Student Village)

Accommodation Summary

  • Parking and Transport View
    • The accommodation shares another buildings parking facilities.
    • Secure parking is available.
    • There is key fob access to the parking on campus.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • The 901 service links to the University Park campus.
  • Residence Information View
    • The residence surveyed was Block A - Stanford Hall.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 93 rooms in total.
    • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
    • The accommodation has 3 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
    • There is/are 3 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
    • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
    • The accessible toilet facilities are located in the ground floor entrance lobby.
    • There are accessible rooms on each floor, including rooms A 03.E, A 10.E and A 18.E with level access showers and accessible kitchens.
  • Standard Accommodation Information View
    • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
    • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
    • There are standard rooms on other floors.
    • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Amenities and Communal Facilities View
    • There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
    • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
  • Additional Accessibility Aids View
    • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
    • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
    • Bed raisers are available on request.
    • Portable hoists are available on request.

Useful Information

  • Disability Support Services are there to support the University community in creating an inclusive and equitable teaching and learning environment to the benefit of all students. They can help you if you have a disability, mental health difficulty, long-term medical condition, autistic spectrum condition, or a specific learning difference such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or ADHD. Disability Services are based at Cherry Tree Lodge, University Park Campus, Nottingham, NG7 2RD.
  • To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
  • Email: [email protected].
  • Campus day visitors should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. Blue Badge car parking spaces are available. Day vouchers may also be issued and parking for events may be catered for by contacting the parking team. Parking permits are available to staff, students, associates, contractors and residents. Blue Badge car parking is free in all car parks within marked disabled spaces with a blue badge and permit clearly displayed. If marked disabled bays are full then general parking spaces can be used. A temporary blue badge scheme is operated by the Security Office to allow temporary parking by permit holders in a disabled space for a maximum of eight weeks.
  • To see more information on Security Office - Car Parking please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 0115 95 13557.
  • Email: [email protected].
  • For all enquiries concerning your accommodation, catered and self-catering, please contact your welcome point or reception.
  • To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 0115 74 87600.
  • Email: [email protected].
  • The Students' Union is available to help you with information, advice and representation around all aspects of student welfare and education, such as financial, housing and course issues. It is a confidential and impartial Students' Union service, to help you find the solutions to issues or problems you may be facing.
  • To see more information on Students' Union Advice please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 0115 84 68730.
  • Email: [email protected]..
  • University of Nottingham Libraries are here to support your studies and research through access to an extensive print and online library collections, drop-in and bookable study spaces plus resources and workshops. The eight libraries are home to subject-specific resources but you're welcome to use any location.
  • To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
  • Telephone Number: 0115 95 16393.
  • Email: [email protected]..

Getting Here (Sutton Bonington Campus)

  • By Road View
    • Sutton Bonington campus is 11 miles southwest of Nottingham city centre. It can be accessed from the north and west via the M1 or A6 / A50, from the east via the A453 Remembrance Way from Nottingham, and from the south via the A6 from Loughborough.
      From junction 24 of the M1, head south-east on Derby Road. After 0.4 miles bear left and follow signs toward Sutton Bonington via Side Ley and Station Road. Then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road. From Nottingham city centre, take the A453 Remembrance Way west. Take the E Midlands Parkway/Ratcliffe-on-Soar/Kingston/Marina Power Station junction, then Kegworth Road south-west. After 1.4 miles then turn left into Station Road then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road. From Loughborough and the south, take the A6 Derby Road north. After 3 miles turn right onto the A6006 Zouch Road. After 1 mile turn left into Park Lane then follow signs to the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus on College Road. Satnav users can use LE12 5RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.
    • For more information on the campus map at Sutton Bonington please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • There are several bus services which run to the Sutton Bonington Campus. The Skylink service, which runs between Loughborough and East Midlands Airport stops on College Road. The 865 service that runs from Nornaton Soar to the NET Park and Ride tram terminus in Clifton, stops on College Road. There is also a free inter-campus bus service for both staff and students.
      Services run from the main University Park Campus to:
      - Sutton Bonington Campus (route 901)
      - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
      - King's Meadow Campus
      - Jubilee Campus.
    • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View
  • By Tram View
    • The nearest tram stop is NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South.
    • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service the city with direct links to the University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
      The closest tram stop is located at the NET Tram Park and Ride - Clifton South. There is a direct bus link to the campus from here.
    • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Bonington Halls.
    • The car park is located at the south end of the campus by blocks A, B, C.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.

Site/Campus Car Park (Bonington Halls)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of Block A - Stanford.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Block A - Stanford, Block B - Barton, Block C - Zouch.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the CLV Reception.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.

Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor's Short Stay Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off College Road in front of the main building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the main building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Building main entrance.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.

Site/Campus Car Park (Sports Centre Pay and Display)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off College Road next to the Sports Centre.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Sports Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Sports Centre entrance.
    • Daily visitors may park for up to 2 hours free parking in the Visitors’ short-stay car park in front of the main building. Please report to the main campus reception to register details.
      For longer stays, park in the pay and display car park in front of the Sport’s Centre (or the overflow Minster car park) and pay at the ticket machine in the Sports Centre car park, or by using the RingGo smartphone app. Please note different rates apply for Sports Centre users. Visitors may then park in any main car parks on the campus, accessed via the barrier entrances, either the main entrance on College Road or the south entrance on Landcroft Lane. Blue Badge parking can be found across the campus. The campus map link is shown below.
      Please note that students are not eligible to use pay and park facilities and can only park on university campuses with permits.
  • Comments View
    • The overflow Minster car park is located off College Road on the same side as the Sports Centre, next to the Sutton Bonington Rugby Field and Archery Range to the northwest of the campus (photographs 8 to 12). There are no Blue Badge bays in this car park and no payment machine. A ticket must be bought from the Sports Centre car park, or payment made by the RingGo app. Permits are valid in this car park but must be displayed.

Outside Access (CLV Reception)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Block A - Stanford, to the front left corner of the block.
    • This entrance gives access to the CLV Reception.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'reception'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 97cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 115cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • The intercom is located to the left of the second door.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Reception (CLV Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located in Block A - Stanford, to the front left corner of the block.
    • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the CLV Reception entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 118cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a lowered section of the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 73cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing system is available only on request.
    • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
    • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
    • 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 a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Outside Access (Common Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block A - Stanford to the right of the CLV Reception.
    • This entrance gives access to the common room, launderette and toilets.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 103cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
    • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 113cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • The key fob reader is for the second door only.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Common Room

  • The Bonington Halls common room is located on the ground floor of Block A - Stanford.
  • The lighting in the common room is moderate and is not adjustable.
  • The seating is armchairs and sofas.
  • There are coffee tables that are 45cm high and a standard table that is 65cm to the underside.
  • Facilities within the common room include a pool table that is 76cm high and a demountable table-tennis table.
  • There is a television with DVD player and X-Box game console.
  • There are pin-ball machines with controls and coin slots between 60 and 92cm high.
  • The common room has a book borrowing library.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the common room that is signed but could not be tested as it was not switched on.

Entrance (Laundrette)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the left as you enter the common room.
    • This entrance gives access to the launderette.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.

Laundrette

  • The laundrette is located in the common room in Block A - Stanford.
  • The room is 148cm wide by 481cm long. There is no wheelchair circulation space.
  • Use of the washing machines and dryers is by use of a downloadable smartphone app.
  • The washing machines and dryers are stacked with the washing machines above and the dryers below.
  • The controls for both are between 104 to 110cm high. The app reader is 111cm high.
  • The dryer door handle height is 146cm high and the drum height is 140cm high.
  • The washing machine door handle height is 58cm high and the drum height is 42cm high.
  • Lighting levels are good and colour contrasts are good.
  • Additional launderette coin operated facilities are available to the rear of Block L - Kingston and Block J - Rempstone, next to the Estates Office.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Common Room - Right Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the common room in Block A - Stanford.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the common room entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The alarm did not sound when tested.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible alarm does not sound in the cubicle.
    • There is a handheld soap dispenser available on the wash basin.

Standard Toilet(s) (Common Room)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located in the Common Room in Block A - Stanford.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Common Room entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Outside Access (Block A)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block off the car park.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'stanford'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 110cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 112cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • There are 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 carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • 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.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Block A - Stanford 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 G, 1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • 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 both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Lift

  • The lift is located to the right as you enter.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Accommodation

  • Accessible Room Information View
    • This type of accessible room is located on each floor, rooms A 03.E, A 10.E and A 18.E.
    • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
    • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
    • Residents need to open a door between the lift and the room(s).
    • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
  • Accessible Room Features View
    • The accessible room surveyed is located on floor 2.
    • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was A 18.E.
    • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed, via lift.
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
    • The door is manual with a key lock.
    • The keyhole height is 94cm.
    • The width of the door is 87cm.
    • There are not lowered spy holes available.
    • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
    • The bed height is not adjustable.
    • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
    • The bed is not moveable.
    • The height of the desk is 75cm.
    • The desk is not height adjustable.
    • The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
    • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
    • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
    • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
    • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
  • Bathroom Facilities View
    • This information relates to the ensuite.
    • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
    • The bathroom door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the door into the bathroom is 87cm.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 257cm x 231cm.
    • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
    • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
    • Disposal facilities are not available.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The lighting levels in the bathroom are low to moderate.
    • The light was not working at the time of survey.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 66cm.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • Shower Details View
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • The shower cubicle is accessed via an easy slope.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
    • The cubicle has low level double doors 78cm wide.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • Lowered work surfaces are available.
  • The height of the lowest work surface is 79cm.
  • The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is a knee recess under a work surface.
  • A knee recess is provided adjacent to the freezer, the sink and the hob.
  • Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
  • There are low level cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 64cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.
  • There are sofas and a coffee table 50cm high. The fridge / freezer has the fridge unit above. The shelves within the fridge are between 116cm and 182cm high.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Entrance Lobby - Right Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the entrance lobby on the right as you enter via the Block A - Stanford entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Block A - Stanford entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 116cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • 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).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The alarm did not sound when tested.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 117cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • The emergency alarm does not sound in the cubicle.
    • A hand held soap dispenser is available on the wash basin.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.