Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include standard self catered accommodation.
- George Eliot Hall and Laundry are located in Block D.
- Related link George Eliot Reception (Block D).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/george-eliot-reception-block-d
- Related link George Eliot Houses A to C.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/george-eliot-houses-a-to-c
- Related link George Eliot Houses G to M.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/george-eliot-houses-g-to-m
- Related link George Eliot Houses N to V.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/george-eliot-houses-n-to-v
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the M25, exit at junction 13 and follow the A30 towards the Egham bypass. Following this road, continue straight across the first roundabout you encounter and continue on the road, following signs for Royal Holloway University. The entrance is off the A30 on the left as you approach, clearly signposted.
- There is a site/campus car park available for permit holders only.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop in front of the entrance to the university, along the A30. The bus services that run from this stop are 8, 441, 500, RH1, RH2 and RH3.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Egham. From here you can get a bus or taxi to the university. For buses, use services RH1 or RH3.
Useful Information
- Suug The Disability and Neurodiversity team are located in Founder's East. They offer support and information to students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition. Drop in online or go to FE153 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 11am to 2pm.
- To see more information on the Disability and Neurodiversity team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 414 621.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Services Centre offers help and advice to all students.
- To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01784 276 641.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
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 and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 14.
- The car park is located to the left of George Eliot.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Harvester Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (14)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located between Wetton's Terrace and the George Eliot Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are George Eliot Centre, Woodland's, Wetton's Terrace and Wetton's Annex.
- 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 available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 610cm (11ft 10in x 20ft).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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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 ramped access to the car park from the Woodlands Building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the Woodlands Building.
- The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Woodlands Building main entrance.
Outside Access (F1 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block F.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances into blocks F2, F3, F4, E1 and E2.
- These can be seen in photographs 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the F1 entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are good.
- 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.
- There are similar staircases in sections F2, F3 and F4 as well as in block G1 and G2. An example of which can be seen in photograph 2.
Accommodation
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- 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 available on request.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
- Rooms are located on the first floor and above.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The blocks have standard rooms with a double bed, desk/workspace, a chair with armrests, storage space and a cupboard with a mirror.
- The bathrooms are shared and have a shower but no bath.
- The kitchen area is substantial with lots of counter space, cupboards and standard amenities.
- There is a dining area by the fridges and also a separate lounge/seating area.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to your right on entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the Block F1 entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
Outside Access (Bike Shed E, F, G & H)
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 116cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).