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Bishop Bosel Hall

City Campus, Infirmary Walk, Worcester, WR1 3AS

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.
  • There is a launderette located on the far side of Chancellor Hall. Please see the separate guide for Chancellor Hall access details.
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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The City Campus is located to the north of the centre of Worcester, just off the A38.
      • From the M5 take junction 7 onto the Whittington Road signposted Worcester, Evesham, and County Hall. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A4440 signposted Worcester (City Centre) (A44), Evesham, and Stratford. Proceed to the next roundabout and take the first exit onto the A44, signposted Worcester (City Centre). Continue along the A44 to the next roundabout. Take the first exit to continue along the A44 (London Road), signposted City Centre. Continue along the A44 for approximately 1.1 miles. At the traffic lights proceed straight ahead, onto Sidbury (A44), passing The Commandery on the right. Continue along Sidbury, proceeding onto Deansway (A44), for approximately 795m. Proceed onto Bridge Street and take the right hand lane to turn right onto North Parade, following the signs for University (City Centre). Continue to follow the road, taking the left hand lane, proceeding from North Parade onto North Quay, and Croft Road, for approximately 400m. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A449 (Croft Road). After approximately 95m bear right to continue along the main road onto Castle Street. The Arthouse is on the left after approximately 115m.
      • From the West take the A44 or A4103 to Worcester. Follow the A44 (Bromyard Road) signposted Worcester. After approximately 1.5 miles bear left and follow the signs for City Centre. Continue to follow the signs for City Centre onto Tybridge Street and take the left lane to continue along the A44 towards the City Centre across Worcester Bridge. Stay in the left hand lane proceeding from North Parade onto North Quay, and Croft Road, for approximately 400m. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A449 (Croft Road). After approximately 95m bear right to continue along the main road onto Castle Street. The Arthouse is on the left after approximately 115m.
    • On-site parking is available at the City Campus. There are also public car parks near to the campus.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop to the City Campus is The Tything, on the A38, approximately 0.2 miles away. From the bus stop head towards the City Centre and turn right onto Castle Street. The campus is on both sides of the road after approximately 205m.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Worcester Foregate, approximately 0.3 miles away. Exit the station and turn right onto Foregate Street. Proceed along Foregate Street for approximately 220m. Turn left onto Castle Street. The campus is on both sides of the road after approximately 205m.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by visitors and Blue Badge holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located outside the Charles Hastings 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Bishop Bosel Hall 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 block paving.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Pitchcroft.
    • The car park is located on Severn Terrace.
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Infirmary Walk.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Severn Terrace.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in the main car park at the front left of the Charles Hasting Building.
  • Comments View
    • The on street Blue Badge Bays are not individually marked.
    • The width of the Blue Badge bays is 120cm.
    • There is room for approximately 4 cars.
    • The on street standard parking bays are not individually marked.
    • The width of the standard parking bays is 120cm.
    • There is room for approximately 5 cars.

Outside Access (Bishop Bosel Hall - Flats 1-8)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located front of the building opposite Mulberry House, off Infirmary Walk.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • 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.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the building.
    • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written 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 varied.
    • This building does not play background music.

Accommodation (Bishop Bosel Hall)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 6 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • This information refers to Flat 1.
    • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
    • The room number viewed was Flat 1 room G.
    • The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 255cm x 512cm (8ft 4in x 16ft 10in).
    • The bed is 55cm high.
    • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable desk and an adapted wardrobe.
    • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered hob, a lowered sink, lockable low level cupboards and a low level fridge and freezer.
    • 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 258cm x 209cm (8ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door to the bathroom is 98cm.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 167cm (5ft 6in).
    • 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 left.
    • There are mirrors.
    • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
  • 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • There are handrails available for the shower.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
    • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
    • 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 poor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is fair.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is fair.
    • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Auxiliary Aids - General View
    • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
    • Rooms are located on the ground floor.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • 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.
    • Adjoining rooms are not available.
  • Comments View
    • In addition to the pull cord alarm, there is also a push button alarm just inside the door to the room (as shown in photograph 7).
    • The push button alarm is at a height of 95cm.

Other Floors (Bishop Bosel Hall - Flats 1- 8)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
    • The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
    • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Bishop Bosel Hall - Flats 1- 8.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The steps are not 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are single automatic doors entering and exiting the lift lobby and stairwell on each floor.

Lift (Bishop Bosel Hall - Flats 1-8)

  • 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 and 4.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Bishop Bosel Hall - flat 1-8 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 110cm x 139cm (3ft 7in 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 not 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 moderate to good.