Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self catering student accommodation.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Endcliffe Student Village is located to the south west side of Sheffield, off Fulwood Road, which can be accessed via the A57.
Follow the directions detailed on the University website Maps and Travel page (see below). - Parking is available on site at Endcliffe Student Village. Parking is by permit only.
- Endcliffe Student Village is located to the south west side of Sheffield, off Fulwood Road, which can be accessed via the A57.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stops are the Endcliffe Crescent bus stops on Fulwood Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
There is step free access by lift to all platforms at the station. The station is 320m from the Sheffield Interchange, where buses are available to the campus, or 160m from the Sheffield Station tram stop which connects to the University of Sheffield tram stop on the Blue Line.
- The nearest station is Sheffield. Sheffield is at the heart of the UK railway network, so is easily accessed from most of the country.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
Buses to Endcliffe Village are available from the Gell Street on Glossop Road, which is 145m from the University of Sheffield tram stop.
- The nearest tram stop is the University of Sheffield stop which is served by the Blue Line from Halfway and the Yellow Line from Meadowhall.
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the University, please see the Maps and Travel Page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about University car parks and permits please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information about public transport in South Yorkshire, and a journey planner, please click 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 and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
- This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
- To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
- To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 490cm (7ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- 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 car park surface is tarmac.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The ground floor common area offers a kitchen with lowered worktops including a cooker and sink.
- The lower worktops are 76cm high, with knee recess up to 60cm high.
- There are standard and raised ovens available.
- The dining table is 68cm in height.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- The stairs are located to the rear of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 139cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to the ground floor rooms in Flat C1.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was Flat C1, Room 1.
- The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 230cm x 200cm (7ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
- The bed is 50cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 20cm (8in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 200cm x 237cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 9in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 84cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door does not have a lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is fair.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The light shower door is limited to 51cm wide.
- Flat C1 Room 2 offers a fully wheel-in shower with no door.
- There is alternate transfer space there with 150cm to the left of the toilet.
Accessible Toilet(s)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 199cm x 224cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 4in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.