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Block H - Normanton

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.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
    • There is a visitor's car park in front of the main building next to Block H - Normanton.
  • Residence Information View
    • The residence surveyed was Block H - Normanton.
    • The front and rear entrances to Flats 1,2,6,7, 8 and the Senior Common Room, and the side entrance to flats 3 and 4 are ramped. The side entrance to flats 1 and 5 is stepped only.
  • Accessible Accommodation Information View
    • The accommodation has 39 rooms in total.
    • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • 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 cannot be accessed by lift.
    • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms 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.
    • The reception, and junior common room and laundrette are in Block A - Stanford. The senior common room and laundrette facilities are in Block H on the ground floor.
  • 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 Café & Shop.
    • The car park is located next to the café and shop.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Sports Centre.
    • The car park is located off College Road by the Sports Centre.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
    • There is a 2 hour free parking limit in the Visitor's Short Stay campus car park in front of the main building for campus visitors. There is free parking for the first 30 minutes in the Sports Centre car park for campus visitors (2 hours for Sports Centre users), then paid parking thereafter. A parking ticket must be displayed.

Site/Campus Car Park (Café & Shop)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located next to the café and shop.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the café and shop, Block D - Normanton.
    • 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 and signposted.
    • 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 to visitors only.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located in the Sports Centre car park.
  • 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.
    • 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 (Front Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to flats 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and the Senior Common Room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'normanton house -flats 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & s.c.r.'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 97cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 154cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 124cm (4ft 1in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
    • 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.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to Flats 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and the Senior Common Room.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'FLATS 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & S.C.R.'.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 97cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 119cm (3ft 11in).

Outside Access (Flats 1 and 5 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to Flats 1 and 5.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'normanton house - flats 1, 5'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 98cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • 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.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • 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.

Outside Access (Flats 3 and 4 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to flats 3 (ground) and 4 (floor 1).
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'normanton house - flats 3, 4'.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 not an intercom.
    • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key fob reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is stepped access to Flats 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
    • Music is played in the Senior Common Room.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Other Floors (Flats 1, 6, 7 and 8)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter via the front entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 10m from the front entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 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 15cm.
    • 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 the left going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not 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 moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are flats 6, 7, and 8.

Other Floors (Flats 1 and 5)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter the Flats 1, 5 Entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Flats 1, 5 Entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • 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 17cm.
    • 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 not 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 not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Flat 5.

Other Floors (Flats 3 and 4)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter the Flats 3, 4 entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Flats 3, 4 entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • 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 17cm.
    • 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 not 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 not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

Kitchen/Dining Area

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are low level cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 64cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.
  • The dining table is located in a separate lounge, which also has sofas and a coffee table 50cm high.
  • There are similar kitchen facilities in all flats on each floor.

Entrance (Senior Common Room)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor to the right as you enter via the front entrance.
    • This entrance gives access to the Senior Common Room, accessible toilet and laundrette.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 172cm (5ft 8in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The 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 85cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at threshold level of the second door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 85cm (2ft 9in).

Senior Common Room

  • The Senior Common Room (S.C.R.) is located on the ground floor of Block H - Normanton, on the right as you enter via the front entrance.
  • There is circulation for a wheelchair if furniture is moved.
  • The room has sofas and armchairs. There are chairs without armrests at the table.
  • There are coffee tables 41cm high.
  • There is a dining table 64cm high to underside.
  • Other furniture includes baby grand piano, television and a music centre. Music may be played on occasions.
  • There are shelves with a book lending library.
  • There is a wooden floor rug carpets which may be a trip hazard.
  • There is a fire place with hearth which may be a trip hazard.
  • Colour contrasts are good and lighting levels are moderate to good.

Kitchen/Dining Area (SCR Kitchen and Laundrette)

  • The kitchen/dining area is accessed by double doors (with one locked so the opening is under 75cm).
  • Lowered work surfaces are not available.
  • The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There are low level cupboards.
  • The height of the dining table is 64cm.
  • There are dining chairs without armrests only.
  • The dining table is located within the Senior Common Room. There is a hob with controls 92cm high and under worktop oven and grill with controls 78cm high and bottom shelf 35cm high. There is a fridge freezer with the fridge section above, lowest shelf height 89cm. There is a dishwasher, washing machines and tumble drier. Controls for appliances are between 75cm and 83cm. The drums are between 25cm and 35cm high. The laundry facilities are for SCR members only.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Senior Common Room)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the Senior Common Room.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Senior 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
    • 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 195cm x 227cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 5in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (4ft 2in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • 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 poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • 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 no lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 182cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 113cm.
    • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 132cm.
    • 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 123cm (4ft).
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Comments View
    • There is a 49cm high drawer unit in the corner of the cubicle.
    • There is a hand-held soap dispenser on the wash basin.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.