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Accommodation Summary

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• Parking and Transport View
  • The accommodation has its own parking facilities.
  • No secure parking is available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Residence Information View
  • This residence is made up of Accessible Student Accommodation buildings.
  • The residence surveyed was Blenheim Point.
• Accessible Accommodation Information View
  • The accommodation has 8 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
  • The accommodation has 8 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is/are 8 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
• Standard Accommodation Information View
  • There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
  • Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with shower pods.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
• Amenities and Communal Facilities View
  • Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception and a common room.
  • The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen, a dining area and a study area.
• Additional Accessibility Aids View
  • There is a deaf alert system available on request.
  • Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Portable hoists are not available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), and Blenheim Point is located on the north side of the campus.
  • There is parking available in the accommodation car park to the right of the building subject to authorisation from the reception.
  • For more information on Blenheim Point and how to get there please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Leeds University (stop H) on Blenheim Walk and served by the Leeds City 29 bus and the First Group no.56 and no.85 buses.
  • For more information on the buses serving the University please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leeds.
  • Leeds Station is approximately 1.0 mile to the south of the campus, in the city centre. Bus 56 can be taken from Albion Street in the city centre to Leeds University (stop H) bus stop on Blenheim Walk.
  • For more information on trains to Leeds please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Leeds Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disabled Students Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 3927.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0113 343 7777.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right 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 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 255cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located Blenheim Walk.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 167cm.
  • The outside intercom ranges in height from 116cm - 134cm. There is a key fob reader to exit the building to the left of the door by reception. The height is 110cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building/from the car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a exit button for the first set of doors which is a height of 110cm. The height of the key fob for entry at the second set of doors is 120cm. There is a exit button for the second set of doors which is a height of 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the door.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Reception (Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are queuing barriers in front of the entrance. These can be moved if requested.

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Entrance (Access to lifts/stairs/accommodation)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located straight ahead as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to lifts, stairs and accommodation.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key fob reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a release button when exiting this door which is at a height of 123cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Common area/Study Room/Gym

• The common room is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the main entrance. There are no doors to access this area.
• The facilities within the common room include a table tennis table, printing facilities, a TV, a gym, high stools, bench and booth seating.
• To the far end of the common room there are three study rooms which have manual heavy doors to enter.
• These meeting rooms have chairs without armrests and tables.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the block.
  • The stairs are approximately 11m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 6.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 139cm (4ft 4in 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.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• 80cm - 120cm.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Accommodation (1G)

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• Accessible Room Information View
  • This type of accessible room is located Ground Floor.
  • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
  • All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
  • Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
  • The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
• Accessible Room Features View
  • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 1G.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The door is manual with a key lock.
  • The width of the door is 90cm.
  • There are lowered spy holes available.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The bed height is not adjustable.
  • The height of the bed is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
  • The bed is not moveable.
  • The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The height of the desk is 73cm.
  • The desk is not height adjustable.
  • The height and depth of the knee recess is 73cm x 57cm.
  • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests.
  • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are winding handle(s).
  • The window controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • The colour contrast between the room walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
  • The emergency pull cord is above the bed.
• Bathroom Facilities View
  • This information relates to the ensuite.
  • The colour contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The bathroom door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the door into the bathroom is 90cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 235cm x 247cm.
  • The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 72cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails 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 colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Shower Details View
  • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
  • The shower area is accessed via an easy slope.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower dropdown rail(s) and wall is/are good.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• There is open access (no doors) into the kitchen/dining area.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• There is a height adjustable work surface (which includes the hob).
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards, the refrigerator, the freezer and the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 68cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The right hand hob and attached worktop can be lowered (Photo 8). It is currently set up to match the height of the other worktops.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the left of the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 215cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 103cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.