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Summary

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• Service View
  • Rutland Hall is located on the University of Nottingham Central Campus.
  • Rutland Hall link (new tab) - click here.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Dining Hall, standard and accessible accommodation, Study Bar, Junior and Senior Common Room, Library.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; Laundrette.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the main building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the main building, within the Study/Bar.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the right as you enter the main building, within the Study/Bar.

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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 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 Rutland Hall.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 212 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 3 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 3 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 in the Rutland Hall main building.
• 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 baths, 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).
  • Photos are of example standard accommodation and bathrooms.
• 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 bar 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 available on request.
  • Portable hoists are available on request.

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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. 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]..

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Site/Campus Car Park (Beeston Lane)

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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).
• 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.

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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 permit holders.
  • The car park is located on the right of the building, off Beeston Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 245cm x 550cm (8ft x 18ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on on the lane between Rutland K Block and Sherwood Hall.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 225cm x 550cm (7ft 5in x 18ft 1in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on off Beeston Lane.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the left of the Rutland K Block.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Comments View
  • The car park is currently being used by construction staff so is closed off.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the quadrangle.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the main building.
  • 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.
  • 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 card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 105cm.
  • 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 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Right - Main Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the rear right of the main building.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor of the Rutland Hall main building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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 92cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.

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Outside Access (Block A-B)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left as you enter the quadrangle.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor of Block A-B.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'BLOCK A-B'.
  • 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 105cm.
  • 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 115cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • 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 on the left and right of the door.
  • 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.
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • There is an identical entrance to Block C-D on the right as you enter the quadrangle.

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Outside Access (Block G-F)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right corner of the quadrangle.
  • This entrance gives access to ground floor of Block G-F.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'BLOCK G-F'.
  • There is stepped 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 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 79cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the door.
  • There is/are 1 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 14cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is an identical entrance to Blocks J-H in the left hand corner of the quadrangle.

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Outside Access (Laundrette)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the right of the Rutland Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the laundrette.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Launderette'.
  • 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key code reader is 140cm.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 right of the door.
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the door.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Entrance (Ashwell Room and Senior Common Room)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the dining room on the left.
  • This entrance gives access to Ashwell Room and Senior Common Room.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Ashwell Room, Oakham Room SCR'.
  • There is step-free access 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.
  • 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 78cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
  • 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 colour 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 provided.
  • 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 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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Other Floors (Main Building)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located on the left as you enter the main building.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The 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 not 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.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard bedrooms, toilets, showers and kitchen.
  • There is a key pad to enter the stairs - the buttons for the key pad are at a height between 136cm - 148cm. The stairs have handrails on both sides for the first flight of stairs but is on the left for the remainder.

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Other Floors (Block G-F)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter Block G-F.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Block G-F entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 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 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 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 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, standard bathrooms and kitchens.
  • There are identical staircases in , Block A-B, Block C-D and Block J-H.

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Accommodation (Block A)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor of Block A-B.
  • 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 Block A of the Rutland Hall.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was A10.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 90cm.
  • There are not lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (12in).
  • 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 desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are winding handle(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency alarm is a push button.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door has no lock.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 90cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 307cm x 210cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 79cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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.
  • There is no soap available.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are low.

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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 in the Rutland main building.
  • There is step-free access to the refectory.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are easy to open.
  • There is a separate door to enter and exit the service area which is 80cm wide and is permanently held open during dining hours.
• 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; 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 .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
• 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 64cm.
  • 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 is a table raiser available to adjust the height of the tables if required - this is shown in photograph 11.

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Library

• The library is currently under refurbishment.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of less than 75cm.
• 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 a knee recess under a work surface.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• There are similar kitchen/dining areas in each block.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Junior Common Room)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the left as you enter the Junior Common Room.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Junior Common room amenities.
  • 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.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the right as you enter the Junior Common Room.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Junior Common Room amenities.
  • There is/are 2 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 the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Step(s)

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• Stepped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the far end of the dining hall.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the seating in the dining hall and the entrance to the Oakham Senior Common Room and Ashwell room.
  • There is/are 1 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The step is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
• Stepped Level Change 2 View
  • There is a/are step(s) located in the Ashwell Room.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Ashwell Room.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not 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 shown in photograph 3.

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Junior Common Room

• The Junior Common Room is located on the left as you enter the main building, 4m from the main entrance.
• The door is 89cm, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• There is a slope and steps once inside the Junior Common Room. The slope is on left and the steps are on right.
• There are chairs without armrests, sofas, a pool table and tv.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Study Bar

• The Study Bar is located on the 4m right as you enter the main building.
• The door is 90cm wide, opens outwards, and may be difficult to open.
• There is level access in the Study Bar and the flooring is laminate and tiles.
• There are seating booths, chairs with and without armrests and bar stools.
• The table are 70cm to the underside.
• The high tables are 110cm high.

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Oakham SCR

• The Oakham SCR is located on the left at the far end of the dining hall.
• The Oakham SCR is 6m from the Ashwell Room and Oakham SCR entrance.
• The door is 80cm, opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
• The floor is level and is laminate with rugs.
• The seating is a mixture of seats with and without armrest and sofas.
• The tables are 42cm and 80cm high.

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Computer Room

• The Computer Room is located on the first floor in the main building.
• The Computer Room is on the left as you exit the main stairs.
• The door is single and is 68cm wide and may be difficult to open.
• The flooring is carpet and level.
• There are desks and chairs without armrests.
• The computer desks is 67cm high and the study desks are 69cm high.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Ashwell Room

• The Ashwell Room is located at the rear of the dining room, 2m from the Ashwell Room and Oakham SCR entrance.
• There is a single door 75cm wide with a locked extension, which may be difficult to open.
• There are 2 steps down to enter room.
• The flooring is level and carpeted.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• The tables are 73cm high.

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Laundry

• The Laundry is housed in a separate building to the right of the Rutland Hall building, next to the garages.
• There is level access inside and the flooring is vinyl.
• The washing machines controls are between 97cm-105cm.
• The dryer controls are between 97cm-105cm.
• The payment machine controls are between 114cm-120cm
• There is a pull out ironing board on the wall at a height of 98cm and the iron is at 140cm
• There are seats with no armrests available.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (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 right as you enter the main building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 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 the bar/study lounge or issued to the student on arrival.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • 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 189cm x 188cm (6ft 2in x 6ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 134cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 116cm.
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the Study Bar.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Study Bar entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet is shown in photographs 1 to 7.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located outside of the Senior Common Room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the Ashwell Room and Oakham Room SCR entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet is shown in photographs 8 to 15.