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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include self-catered student accommodation.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in Endcliffe Student Village.
The nearest mainline station is Sheffield.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 220cm x 500cm (7ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is block paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Comments View
- The details here are for the Blue Badge bays located at the front of the building.
- There are standard bays to the side of the building. These are category R.
- For more details regarding parking at the university, please see the University Parking Services page http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/parkingservices.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

Comments View
- The entrance gives access to level 1.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- Photograph 1 shows the launderette, located on floor 0.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- 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 opposite the main entrance, to the side of the stairs.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4.
The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Accommodation

Location of Accessible Accommodation View
- The establishment provides 6 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located on floors 1, 2 and 3.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 1H1.
- The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 150cm x 350cm (4ft 11in x 11ft 6in).
- The bed is 50cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 30cm (12in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
Accessible Bathroom View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 203cm x 235cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 9in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
- The door does not have a lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Bath and Shower View
- There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Available mobility auxiliary aids include ceiling tracking hoists are available.
- Other auxiliary aids available are in room 1H1.
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Ground Floor Rooms View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
- 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.
Comments View
- The other accessible rooms are identical, except they do not have ceiling track hoists fitted.