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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include individual self-catering accommodation with external access on the first floor.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include student accommodation services in the adjacent Mount Clare House.
• First floor flats' external entrances are accessed via an external staircase to the front of the building.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the left after the main entrance.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Mount Clare site is situated in the borough of Wandsworth in South London. It is accessed off Minstead Gardens and Danebury Avenue, which branches off of the A306 which is located between the A205 to the North and the A3 to the south.
  • There is limited car parking at the Mount Clare site and all parking is for permit holders only. Parking in nearby streets is also limited and mostly only for residents in the area.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Minstead Gardens. The services that run to this stop are the 170, 430, 639, 670 and N74. This bus stop is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Mount Clare site.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Barnes. South Western railway trains run to this station. This station is approximately a 15 minute drive from the Mount Clare site.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3636.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Services are located in the Richardson Building in Digby Stuart College. Dyslexia Services are located in the same location they have a telephone number of 020 8392 3860 and an email of [email protected].
• To see more information on Wellbeing and Emotional Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02083 923 679.
• The Student Medical Centre is located on Old Court, Froebel College, Roehampton Lane, London, Greater London, SW15 5JP.
• To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• There are separate chaplain phone numbers for different Christian Denomination and for the Muslim Chaplain.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3770.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 020 8392 3166.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation office can be found at Mount Clare Minstead Gardens, London, SW15 4EE. The opening hours of the office our Monday to Friday from 09:00 until 17:00.
  For enquiries regarding off campus accommodation the email address is [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Mount Clare Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of Mount Clare House.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Mount Clare Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Mount Clare House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Mount Clare House and Picasso.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 185cm x 610cm (6ft 1in x 20ft).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Mount Clare House.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Mount Clare House.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Picasso ground floor entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Exterior Access to Accommodation)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are street level and the accommodation level.
  • The stairs are located externally, on the right side of Picasso House.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance doorway.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Accommodation Level - External Walkway

• There is an exterior walkway at the top of the external steps for accommodation access.
• There is an uneven surface due to recessed drains covers.
• The single width, manual entrance doors into each flat are 75cm wide, and open towards you (pull).

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides no accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are no accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are no accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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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 to the left as you enter, off the common area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the main access corridor on the ground floor.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 32cm high step over into the shower tray.
  • The shower head was missing at the time of survey (September 2024).

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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for Students who may need assistance during a fire or emergency.
• The University strongly advises students who may need some assistance to evacuate a building during fire or emergency to have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP). This is so the University Security staff can help the student escape to a place of safety.
• If you have a temporary or permanent physical or mental disability; learning difference; injury; health condition; impaired sight, hearing or mobility, that affects your ability to evacuate a building unaided, a PEEP is strongly recommended.
• Many of the University's buildings have lifts which cannot be used during a fire alarm activation. Refuge Points are provided in the protected escape stairwells and lift lobbies with communications systems so Security can be called for assistance during an emergency.
• Campus Security staff are trained to help you leave the building and get to a place of safety. They are trained in first aid, mental health first aid, and in the use of evacuation aids such as Evac Chairs. They will respond quickly to calls from the Refuge Points and help you to evacuate to a safe place outside the building and provide any further help you may need to remain comfortable and fully informed of the situation.
• Although many procedures in emergency evacuation plans can be similar, everyone is unique, which is why a PEEP developed for your specific needs is highly recommended. A PEEP is not intended to be disempowering or reduce your independence, it's one of the ways the University accomplishes its duty to promote your equality and provide a safe place in which you can learn, work and live. The University may need to provide equipment to alert you to a fire alarm or make some building adaptations to facilitate your escape and to reduce your need for personal assistance.