Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
- Parking is available on Cumberland Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is not a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 2 buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Springhill House.
- The entrance to Elmfield Lodge is shown in photographs 1 - 4.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 22 rooms in total.
- There is not an/are not accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- 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 cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is not a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette, a common room and a recreation room.
- Rooms in these buildings are catered and meals are provided in the dining room of Old Hall.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is not 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.
Summary
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The residence is located to the northwest of the city centre in Headingley. r>Cumberland Road is accessed from Headingley Lane (A660), which in turn can be accessed from the A64(M) or the A6120.
- There is limited parking available in the Quad at the front of Devonshire Hall, accessed from Cumberland Road.
On street parking is available on Cumberland Road. - For more information on Devonshire Hall and how to get there please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is the Cumberland Road stop on Headingley Lane, served by routes 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, 85, and N1 LeedsCity.
- For more information on buses serving Headingley please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Burley Park.
- Burley Park Station is approximately 0.9 miles to the southwest of the residence.
There are no direct bus links between the station and the residence. - For more information on trains to Leeds please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Burley Park Station please click here (opens new tab).
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].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Devonshire Hall (Main Building).
- The car park is located in the quad at the front of Devonshire Hall, off Cumberland Road.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The area at the front of each buidling can be used as a drop off point (shown in photographs 3 and 4). Residents can park in unmarked standard parking on Cumberland Road (shown in photograph 5 and 6).
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in the Quad at the front of Devonshire Hall.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Reception and North and South Blocks.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
Outside Access (Springhill House Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Springhill House.
- This entrance gives access to Springhill House.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 154cm (5ft 1in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 134cm.
- 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 94cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 92cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors (Front Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter Springhill House.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Springhill House entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
- 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 the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
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Other Information
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- These stairs are on a spiral twist.
Other Floors (Main Stairs)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the centre of Springhill House as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the Springhill House 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 the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- 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 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 the right going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Flats 7 - 11.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Devonshire Hall Old Hall (Conference Facilities and Public Areas).
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Devonshire Hall Old Hall (Conference Facilities and Public Areas).