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Summary

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• Service View
  • Florence Boot Hall is located on the West Campus at University Park.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; accessible accommodation, standard accommodation, common room, dining rooms, study area, laundrette.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the East Wing.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the East Wing.

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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
• Residence Information View
  • The residence surveyed was Florence Boot Hall.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 200 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • 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 on the ground floor in the East Wing.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does not have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles and 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 not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a launderette, a common room, a recreation room and a study area.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen, a dining area and a study area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are available on request.
  • The photographs show examples of the standard accommodation, shared showers and toilets.

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Getting Here (University Park Campus West Entrance)

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
    It can be accessed from the north or south via the M1 and the A52.
    University Park is the University of Nottingham’s largest campus and there are 3 entrances onto the site; North Entrance, South Entrance and West Entrance.
    The West Entrance is accessed off Beeston Lane which is accessed which is situated between A6005 (University Boulevard) A6464 (Woodside Road).
    Satnav users can use NG7 2RD for the quickest and most accurate journey.
  • If you are visiting the campus temporarily, then you should park in one of the pay and display car parks on campus. These car parks are highlighted on the campus map below.
    Blue Badge parking can be found in these main pay and display car parks and also in building car parks throughout the site.
    
  • For more information on parking on campus 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 through the University Park Campus. These include; St Peter's Court Shuttle, 34C, 34, N34 Night Service and 36U.
    Bus stops can be found in; East Drive, Portland Hill, Library Road and Beeston Lane.
    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
    - Royal Derby Hospital Centre
    - King's Meadow Campus
    - Jubilee Campus
    There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on Woodside Road which serve route 36.
    There are bus stops nearby to the West Entrance on University Boulevard which serve the Indigo Route.
    There is a University West Entrance (Stop UN33) which serves routes 36A and 904 Hopperbus.
  • For more information on bus services for the University Park Campus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Beeston .
  • University Park Campus is approximately 1.2 miles to the North of Beeston Station which is an approximately 25 min walk or can be done using public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry and East Midlands rail companies.
    The University Park Campus is approximately 2.9 miles to the west of Nottingham Station, approximately a 50 min walk or a short journey by public transport.
    This station is served by the CrossCountry, East Midlands and Northern Rail companies.
    A tram goes directly from Nottingham Train Station to University Park.
  • For more information on getting to the university by train please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is University Boulevard.
  • Nottingham Express Transit’s (NET) tram service links University Park Campus directly to Nottingham city centre - including Nottingham Train Station.
    Line Three of the tram service includes two stops on University Boulevard - at the South Entrance to University Park, as well as adjacent to the Highfields Sports Ground. The nearest Tram Stop to the West Entrance is the University Boulevard stop.
  • For more information on Nottingham trams please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • This is the link to the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) website for tram information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.
• To see more information on Disability Support Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0115 82 32070.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Car Parking please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Students Union Advice service please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]..
• To see more information on Library services please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]..
• There is an Assistance Dog toileting area outside the Portland Building, to the side closest to the Trent Building.
• For more information on the assistance dog toileting area(s) please click here - (new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located off Jubilee Avenue, opposite the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 420cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 110cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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.
  • Blue Badge Holders – parking is free for blue badge holders that are staff, students or invited guests.
  • Visiting Blue Badge holders are required to pay to park.
  • Parking charges now apply 24/7 at all University of Nottingham car parks, managed by fixed point automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.
  • Visitors are advised to ensure they have a valid parking session if parking on campus, such as:
  • - A permit to park (for staff, associates and some student groups). Please note all permits are now virtual;
  • - A parking ticket purchased through Ring Go or one of the onsite parking machines;
  • - A department issued day voucher; or
  • - An event specific parking registration.
  • There is a 60 minute grace period for vehicles to make their parking arrangements and to support drop off/pickups on campus.
  • The parking website address is: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/estates/security/car-parking-2026.aspx.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the UCard reader is 108cm.
  • 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 114cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 146cm.
  • The width of the wider bollards is 146cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.

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Entrance (West Wing Ground Floor Accommodation Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the west wing on the ground floor at the rear of the dining room.
  • This entrance gives access to the west wing accommodation.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

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Entrance (East Wing Ground Floor Accommodation Area)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the east wing on the ground floor through the common room.
  • This entrance gives access to the east wing accommodation area.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the ground floor in the corridor leading to the standard accommodation in the East and West wings.
  • There is stepped access to the ground floor in the East and West wings leading to the dining room and common room.
• 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 and wood.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding 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 not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the refectory.
  • The refectory is located on the ground floor in the west wing.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the refectory.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards and online menus.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor in the west wing accommodation area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access standard accommodation, toilets, showers and kitchen.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor in the east wing accommodation area.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access standard accommodation, toilets, showers and kitchen.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Step(s) (West Wing)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor on the corridor between the west wing stairs and the west wing accommodation stairs.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard accommodation.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 30cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps are in sets of 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the second floor on the corridor between the west wing stairs and the west wing accommodation stairs.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard accommodation,.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • These steps are a set of 2 and a set of 4.

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Step(s) (East Wing)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the first floor on the corridor between the east wing stairs and the east wing accommodation stairs.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard accommodation.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps are in sets of two.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the second floor on the corridor between the east wing stairs and the east wing accommodation stairs.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the standard accommodation.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The steps are a set of two and a set of four.

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Other Floors (West Wing)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the west wing.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the 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 depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation, shared showers and toilets, kitchen/dining areas.

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Other Floors (East Wing)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the east wing.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the 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 depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 not 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.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation, shared showers and toilets, kitchen/dining areas.

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Other Floors (West Wing Accommodation Area)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the west wing accommodation area.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the west wing accommodation entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the 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 depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 27cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 not 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.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation, shared showers and toilets, kitchen/dining areas.
  • There is an identical staircase in the same location in the East Wing - please see the last two photographs.

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Other Floors (West Wing Rear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the west wing.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the west wing accommodation area entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the 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 depth of the step(s) is/are 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 right going up.
  • 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 not 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.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation, shared showers and toilets, kitchen/dining areas.
  • There is an identical staircase in the same location in the East Wing - please see the last two photographs.

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Other Floors (West Wing Penthouse)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the second floor in the west wing.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the west wing stairs.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 2 and 3.
  • 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 25cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • 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 not 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.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are penthouse accommodation, kitchen/dining area.
  • There is an identical staircase in the same location in the East Wing - as shown in the photographs.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor of the east wing.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the common room and the east wing standard and accessible accommodation.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a stair lift to overcome the step(s).
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor in the west wing.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the dining room and west wing standard and accessible accommodation.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • 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 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • There is a stair lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift (Stair Lift - East Wing)

• The lift is located in the east wing.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a stair 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.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was out of use at the time of the survey (April 2024).

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Lift (Stair Lift - West Wing)

• The lift is located in the west wing.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 120cm (2ft 7in x 3ft 11in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Kitchette)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 94cm.
• 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 some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards and the sink.
• There are kitchens/dining areas in the east and west wings on each floor.

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Accommodation

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor in the east and west wings.
  • 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 entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located in the east wing.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 120.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The keyhole height is 83cm.
  • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The visual 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 29cm (11in).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • 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 height adjustable chair with 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 is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 90cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 230cm x 225cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 73cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of 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 contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 rails 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • 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 a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are high.

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ResX Room

• The ResX room is located in the east wing on the ground floor.
• There is level access into the room.
• The door width is 78cm.
• The height of the table from floor to underside is 72cm.
• The surface height of the coffee table is 45cm.
• There are chairs with and without armrests.
• The lighting level is good.

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Common Room

• The common room is located on the ground floor in the east wing.
  
• There are double manual doors which open inwards and are 135cm wide.
  
• The flooring is level and the surface is wood with one rug.
  
• The lighting levels are good.
  
• There are sofas, high stools and seating without armrests.
  
• There are tables of which the highest is 105cm and the lowest is 60cm.

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Quiet Study Room

• The room is located in the west wing on the ground floor.
• There is level access into the room.
• The door width is 79cm
• There are high stools.
• The surface height of the high table is 104cm.
• There is a photo copier in the room.
• The light levels are good.

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Cinema Room

• The cinema room is located in the east wing on the ground floor.
• There is level access into the room from the east wing corridor.
• The access is via a single door which may be difficult to open.
• The door width is 78cm.
• The surface height of the tables are 37cm.
• The light levels are good to moderate.
• There is sofa seating with an arm rest at each end of the long sofa.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located on the ground floor in the east wing.
  
• There is a single manual door which is 80cm wide and opens inwards.
  
• The flooring is level and the surface is carpet and wood.
  
• There is seating with no armrests available.
  
• The tables are 38cm high.
  
• The counter for the bar is 110cm high.
  
• The lighting levels are good.
  
• There are double doors to access the outdoor seating area which are 130cm wide.

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Study Area

• The study area is located on the ground floor ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
  
• There are double manual doors which open inwards and are 164cm wide.
  
• The flooring is level and the surface is wood and carpet.
  
• There are armchairs and high stools available.
  
• There are tables of which the highest is 105cm and the lowest is 37cm.
  
• Lighting levels are good.
  
• There are three sets of double doors 150cm wide to access the gardens.
  
• There are also two further smaller study areas available in the east wing.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located on the ground floor in the east wing.
  
• The laundry is 24m from the main entrance.
  
• There is a single manual door which opens inwards and is 85cm wide.
  
• There are washers and a low level dryer with controls at 95cm high.
  
• There is a pay meter with controls at 107cm high and the card scanner at 87cm.
  
• The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (East Wing - Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the east wing.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 195cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever 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 emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (East Wing - Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor in the east wing.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.