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Elm Grove Hall

University of Roehampton, Digby Stuart Grove, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU

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Accommodation Overview

  • About View
    • Elm Grove Hall is located centrally within the Digby Stuart College campus between the Sir David Bell building and Lee House, close to the Stuart Lodge Gate and the Library.
    • Elm Grove Hall is comprised of 4 conjoined accommodation blocks arranged around 2 courtyards.
    • The courtyards are named North Court for a lower courtyard, and South Court for an elevated upper courtyard.
    • This guide will refer to 'lower courtyard' and 'upper courtyard' for purposes of access.
    • Elm Grove Hall is further conjoined to the Elm Grove Conference Centre at the north end of the lower courtyard.
    • The accommodation blocks as viewed from the Elm Grove Conference Centre, are named J Block and K Block to the left of the building, and M Block and N Block to the right of the building.
      • J Block and N Block are arranged over 6 floors, from the ground floor to the fifth floor.
      • K Block and M Block are arranged over 5 floors, from the first floor to the fifth floor.
    • The establishment provides 358 rooms with ensuite facilities.
    • The establishment provides 12 bedrooms with adaptations with ensuite facilities with adaptations.
    • There is step-free level access via lift to flats with bedrooms with adaptations.
    • There are key card operated automatic doors into some flats with bedrooms with adaptations, for example into Flats J11 and N12.
    • There are key card operated automatic doors into some bedrooms with adaptations, for example into rooms J11A and N12M.
    • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
    • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Related Access Guides View

Getting Inside

  • There are 2 step-free approaches to Elm Grove Hall from other areas of campus:
    • There is a slope with a very easy gradient when approaching Elm Grove Hall from the north side of the Elm Grove building, near the Library.
      • This approach is for access to the lower courtyard.
      • Further access to the lower courtyard is step-free and level through a covered walkway.
      • The lower courtyard is for step-free access to J Block and N Block only.
    • There is a long slope with a slight gradient when approaching Elm Grove Hall from the pedestrian walkway opposite the Sir David Bell building.
      • This approach is for access to the upper courtyard.
      • Further access to the upper courtyard is via a slope with a very easy gradient through a covered walkway.
      • The upper courtyard is for step-free access to all blocks.
  • Access to entrances within both the lower and upper courtyards is via slopes with a very easy gradient.
  • There are more than 20 medium height unmarked steps with handrails on both sides between the lower and upper courtyard.
  • These steps can be overcome by lifts within either of J Block or N Block.
  • There are 6 entrances into Elm Grove Hall.
  • There are 2 entrances into each of J Block and N Block, one each from the lower courtyard, and one each from the upper courtyard.
  • There is a single entrance into each of L Block and M Block from the upper courtyard.
  • Lower courtyard entrances provide access to the ground floor.
  • Upper courtyard entrances provide access to the first floor.
  • All entrances are signed simply for the block name, such as 'J' for J Block, 'K' for K Block, and so on.
  • While all entrances are equally accessible after their approaches, the surveyed entrance for J Block is relevant to the accessible accommodation surveyed.
  • There is an internal entrance into N Block from Elm Grove P Block on the ground floor. There is only stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are further internal entrances into J and N Blocks from Elm Grove H and P Blocks on the first to third floors. There is a slope with a slight gradient before these entrances on the third floor.
  • A key card is required for access at these entrances.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny or patterned finish.
  • There is no seating available in circulation areas.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors for access to all flats, with the exception of flats J11 and N12 which have key card operated power assisted doors.
  • There are manual doors along corridors in flats J11, J21, and J31; and N01, N12, N23 and N33.
  • There are also manual doors between:
    • J Block and N Block on the second to fourth floors;
    • J Block and K Block on the first to fifth floors;
    • K Block and M Block on the first to fifth floors;
    • M Block and N Block on the second to fifth floors.
  • These doors require a key card for access.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the upper courtyard entrance lobbies of each of J, K, L, and M Blocks.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations in J Block and M Block have a transfer space on the left-hand side.
    • The toilets with adaptations in K Block and N Block have a transfer space on the right-hand side.

Entrance (J Block - Lower Courtyard)

  • This entrance is located to the far left of the lower courtyard as viewed from the Elm Grove building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (J Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the lower courtyard entrance to J Block.
  • The distance from entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground floor to the fifth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 99cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are similar lifts in each of K, M and N Blocks.
  • The lifts in the K and M Blocks are for access between the first to the fifth floors.
  • Internally the lifts in K and M Blocks have: a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Internally the lifts in K and M Blocks do not have: a separate door to exit.

Stairs (Stair J)

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead and left after the lower courtyard entrance to J Block.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor to the fifth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar stairs in each of K, M and N Blocks.
  • The stairs in K and M Blocks are for access between the first to the fifth floors.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (First Floor - Room J11A - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor of J Block.
    • The distance from the upper courtyard entrance to J Block is 20m.
    • The distance from the J Block lift is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and an automatic door.
    • The automatic door is activated by a key card reader.
    • The key card reader is at a height of 100cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 64cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 34cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a medication fridge and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 240cm (width) x 265cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining (Flat J11)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the right after the entrance to Flat J11.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is push pad operated.
  • The push pad is at a height of 100cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 72cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 94cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - J Block - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, within the entrance lobby of the upper courtyard entrance of J Block, straight ahead and left out of the lift, next to the door for Flat J13.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 270cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 203cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.