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Gilesgate and Durham

University of Roehampton, Whitelands College, Holybourne Avenue, London, SW15 4JD

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a slope for access to Gilesgate and Durham from the campus car park.
  • The most accessible route has a steep slope.
  • There is a single shared entrance into Gilesgate and Durham which has a key card activated automatic door.
  • The entrance is signed 'Gilesgate and Durham'.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access via lift throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with shiny and patterned surfaces.
  • There is no seating available in circulation areas.
  • Wall and door mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are key card activated automatic doors for access to individual flats on the ground floor.
  • There are manual doors for access to individual flats from the first floor upwards.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the inside corner to the centre of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.

Kitchen/Dining (Ground Floor - Flat DG)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the left after the entrance to Flat DG on the ground floor.
  • 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 width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The key card reader for the door is at a height of 85cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 74cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 76cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available.
  • The lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of some 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.
  • There is a similar kitchen in Flat GG on the ground floor.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Room DGA - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the right after the entrance to Flat DG on the ground floor.
    • The distance from the building entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 86cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom has an adjoining room.
  • Ensuite Access View
    • There is stepped access into the ensuite.
    • There is a 2.5cm step 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 178cm (width) x 210cm (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 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 40cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The ensuite has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 147cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail and emergency alarm pull cord for the toilet can also be used in the shower.
    • There is a similar bedroom and ensuite with adaptations in Flat GG on the ground floor.
    • The following is also available in the bedroom in Flat GG: a height adjustable desk.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located through the door ahead and right after the building entrance.
  • The distance from the building entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The basement, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located through the stairwell door ahead and right after the building entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The basement, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.