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Elm Grove

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

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a slope with a very easy gradient on the approach to the Elm Grove Conference Centre.
  • This approach is for access to the main entrance, and to a courtyard through a covered walkway.
  • There are 3 entrances into Elm Grove.
  • The entrance to the front of the building provides access to the Conference Centre reception.
  • There are also 2 courtyard entrances either side of the front of the courtyard into the ground floors of H Block and P Block.
  • These entrances have key card operated automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The main Conference Centre entrance is signed 'Elm Grove'.
  • The courtyard entrances are signed simply for the block name, 'H' for H Block, and 'P' for P Block.
  • The entrance to H Block is also named as 'Guest Room Entrance'.
  • The Conference Centre entrance provides step-free level access to the Conference Centre reception on the ground floor.
  • There is an internal entrance into P Block from Elm Grove Hall N Block on the ground floor. There is only stepped access at this entrance.
  • There are further internal entrances into H and P Blocks from Elm Grove Hall J and N 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 access via lift throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some being shiny and patterned.
  • There is seating in the H Block lift lobby on the first and second floors, and in the H and P Block lift lobbies on the third floor.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors in the accommodation corridor on the second floor, and along circulation routes on the third and fourth floors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and third floors in both H Block and P Block. There are also toilets with adaptations in the Conference Centre on the fourth floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations on the ground floor, and on the third floor in P Block, have a transfer space on the right-hand side.
    • The toilets with adaptations on the third floor in H Block, and in the Conference Centre on the fourth floor, have a transfer space on the left-hand side.
    • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the third floor for the Conference Rooms in N Block and P Block, and on the fourth floor in the Conference Centre.

Entrance (Conference Centre)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building, to the left of the entrance to the lower courtyard.
  • 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 opens away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is also an internal entrance from the H Block lift lobby.

Reception (Conference Centre)

  • The reception is located on the left after the Conference Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Conference Centre entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift (H Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the lower courtyard external entrance to H Block.
  • The distance from the external entrance to H Block is 4m.
  • The lift is also accessible on the left after the internal exit from the Conference Centre reception.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors 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 800kg.
  • 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 132cm (width) x 139cm (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 mirror to aid reversing, 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 other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There is a similar single lift in P Block.

Stairs (H Block)

  • The stairs surveyed are located off the H Block lift lobby.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors 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 an extra 5 steps between the ground floor and the first floor, and between the third floor and the fourth floor.
  • There are similar stairs in P Block.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Second Floor - Room 21)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor.
    • The distance from the P Block lift is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has a lift and manual doors.
    • 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 98cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a medication fridge, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
    • 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 86cm.
    • 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 250cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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.
    • 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 bar of soap.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - P Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, in the P Block lift lobby.
    • The distance from the lower courtyard external entrance to P Block is 3m.
    • 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 lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 220cm (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 151cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the 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 50cm 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 76cm 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 100cm 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 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a 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.