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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation shares another buildings 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
  • This residence is made up of 14 buildings.
  • The residence surveyed was S/T.
  • The block surveyed is accessed via a single step whilst other blocks are accessed via multiple steps as in the case of block M (photographs 1 and 2) or a slight slope as in the case of Block G.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 2 rooms in total.
  • There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • There is/are 0 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 not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has 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
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen.
  • Within the hall there are 268 Standard and Loft rooms and 162 Ensuite rooms.
• 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 not available on request.
  • The Student Village Reception is located along Gibbon Street across the road from Robbin's Hall. The Robbin's Conference Centre is situated in the middle of Robbin's Hall.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the end of the M5 take the Devon Expressway (A38). After 60km take the A374 towards the city centre and follow for 5km across three roundabouts to Charles Cross roundabout. Take the third exit onto Charles Street, turn left onto Glanville Street and take the first turning on the right to James Street in the centre of the University.
  • All parking on the University campus is permit parking and must be arranged in advance. The main section of visitor parking is to the left off James Street.
• By Bus View
  • Plymouth Citybus services to and from all outlying areas including Devonport, Plympton and Saltash pass the University site.
• By Train View
  • GWR provides services at Cornwall, Exeter, Bristol and London with links to the rest of the country.
• Useful Links View
  • Plymouth bus services are detailed here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Great Western Railway services are detailed here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01752 587676.
• Email: [email protected].
• The office is located in the Wellbeing Centre, open Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
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• Telephone Number: 01752 588644.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Accommodation Services office is located in Mary Newman Hall.

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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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the North of Robbin's Hall.
  • 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.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Gibbon Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Access from the car park into Robbin's Court is either via steep slope or via a set of eight steps. The car park is for permit holders only and is not for general use by residents.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • The Area of Robbin's Hall is uneven and features some steep slopes as you move between blocks as shown in photograph 1. There are also sets of steps located around the Robbin's Hall area an example of which can be seen in photograph 2. There are seating areas available within the Robbin's Hall Area as shown in photograph 3.

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Outside Access (S031)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the north of Robbin's Hall.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 87cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the base of the entrance.
  • 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 16cm.
  • 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).

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Accommodation (S031)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • There is not step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • There is an external entrance to access the room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located within block S.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was S031.
  • There is stepped access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The height of the bed is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 66cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
  • The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm x 168cm.
  • 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 good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There is a set of double doors with a width of 80cm (photograph 11) to access a dog spending area. Leading to a ramp of 120cm (photograph 12). The dog spending area can be seen in photograph 13.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (S031)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 91cm.
• 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 easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.

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Outside Access (S/T)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the north of Robbin's Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to Block S/T Ground Floor and Staircase.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'S/T'.
  • 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 is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key lock is 135cm.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the base of the entrance.
  • 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.
  • 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).

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Getting Around (S/T)

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• Access View
  • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not 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.

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Other Floors (S/T)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • 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 not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard accommodation rooms on the first, second, third and fourth floors.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (S/T)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 90cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 74cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.