Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; dining hall, library, small and large junior common rooms, senior common room, library, bar, laundry, conference rooms.
- Nightingale Hall link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the building.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the building.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the building.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the fifth floor.
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
- No secure parking is available.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- The residence surveyed was Nightingale Hall.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 151 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is not standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with baths and showers combined, shared bathrooms with baths and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- 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 bar and a study area.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- 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.
- Examples of standard accommodation and shared bathrooms are shown in photographs 1-5.
Getting Here (University Park Campus West Entrance)
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By Road
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- 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).
- The campus is located 2 miles to the west of Nottingham City Centre.
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By Bus
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- 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).
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By Train
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- 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).
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By Tram
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- 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).
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Useful Links
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- 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).
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]..
Site/Campus Car Park (Beeston Lane)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located along Beeston Lane.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Welcome Point Central, Beeston Phase 1 and 2, Nightingale, Rutland Hall.
- 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 230cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located along Beeston Lane.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not 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).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the right of 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 500cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 160cm wide.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Beeston Lane.
- The car park is located on Beeston Lane.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the turning circle in front of the main entrance.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- 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 ramped/sloped 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 key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 118cm.
- 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 104cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 103cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- 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
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead on the right, past the lift.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main 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, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 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 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is located ahead as you enter the building.
- The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 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, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Eating and Drinking (Dine @ Nightingale)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the refectory.
- The refectory is located on the ground floor ahead at the end of the corridor.
- There is step-free access to the refectory.
- For access there are double manual doors which are easy to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are not 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 .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 92cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- 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 70cm.
- 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.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are sliding doors, 137cm wide, to enter and exit the serving area.
Eating and Drinking (The Scutari)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the ground floor on the right hand corridor.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 104cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs and sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Library
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Library Circulation
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- There is step-free access within the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet and wood.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is not a/are no self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
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Library Services
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- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 77cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Auxiliary aids are not available.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- A member of staff is not available to provide assistance.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The doors are not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
- 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.
- The height of the dining table is 93cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
- There are similar kitchens on the first to the fourth floor.
Kitchen/Dining Area (West Wing)
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- The doors are not push pad activated.
- Lowered work surfaces are not available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 94cm.
- The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
- There are similar kitchens in the West Wing on the second and third floors.
Senior Common Room
- The Senior Common Room is located on the ground floor on the left as you enter the building.
- The Senior Common Room is accessed through the Library.
- There are double doors with one side locked which open outwards.
- The width of the door is 66cm and it may be difficult to open.
- The flooring is level and wooden with rugs in front of the sofas.
- The lighting levels are good and can be adjusted.
- The seating is sofas and chair without armrests.
- There are coffee table at a height of 38cm ad a dining table 77cm high.
- There is further picnic seating available outside via double patio doors.
Junior Small and Large Common Room
- The Junior Small and Large Common Rooms are Located on the ground floor ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
- The Large Junior Common Room is located at the end of the corridor on the left 8m from the small Junior Common Room.
- The Junior Common Room (photographs 1-4) has double doors, 140cm wide, to enter which open inwards and outwards.
- The flooring level and is carpet and wood.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are sofas and chairs with and without armrests.
- There are coffee tables at 45cm high and a dining table 72cm high.
- The large Junior Common Room (photographs 5-9 ) has two sets of double doors, with one door locked, next to each other.
- The door are 64cm wide and open inwards.
- There are sofas and coffee tables 46cm high.
- The flooring is level and wooden.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Laundry
- The Laundry is located on the second floor.
- The washer controls are between 95cm-105cm high.
- The drier controls are between 94cm-105cm high.
- The pay machine controls are between 77cm-101cm high.
- The door is 78cm wide, opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
- There is an ironing board which is 92cm high.
- The irons are located on the wall at 117cm high.
- The flooring is laminate and is level.
- The lighting level is good.
Penthouse
- The Penthouse Conference Room is located on the fifth floor.
- There are double doors, easy to open, 76cm wide with one door locked.
- The flooring is level and carpeted.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is seating without armrests.
- The table is 73cm high.
Sky View Room
- The Sky View Room is located on the fifth floor on the left as you exit the lift.
- There is a single heavy door, 77cm wide.
- The flooring is level and is carpeted.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are chairs with and without armrests.
- The coffee table is 43cm high and the meeting tables are 73cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located around to the right as you enter the building, through the double manual doors.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Welcome Point - central.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 199cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 71cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 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 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 lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual 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 111cm (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) cannot 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 92cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor on the right as you enter the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This toilet is shown in photographs 1-6.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located on the fifth floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- This toilet is shown in photographs 7-9.
