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Making University Managed Accommodation including our Catering outlets accessible to all
The Services Disability Working Group works in close collaboration with Disability Support at the
University to review accessibility arrangements and implement new initiatives to continuously
develop and improve facilities across all our residences. Over the past two years we have created
and developed a central pool of adaptation equipment for shared use across our Service,
improved external signage and allocated designated disabled parking bays close to reception
entrance points, installed induction loops to all reception areas and promoted the Service at Open
Days. We are also part of WelNet - the integrated Student Welfare Support Service Network at
Newcastle University.
We are committed to increasing disability awareness across our Service to meet the needs and
expectations of customers and staff with special requirements through delivery of a wide range of
workshops to all our staff.
What Accessible Accommodation is available?
The University has a range of accommodation it can offer either within traditional catered halls or
self-catered flats and houses, most of which are close to the University. The following details
provide site specific adaptations. For general site information eg accommodation type, facilities
available, accommodation charges etc. please visit the Universitys Accommodation website or
alternatively download an up-to-date copy of the Student Accommodation Brochure available at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/about/accommodationbrochures.htm
If you have a disability that requires carer support, then suitable accommodation can be provided
for you both, further information regarding carers accommodation is provided later in this
document. The University is also able to help in circumstances where accommodation is needed
for a relative to assist for a temporary period. You should contact the Disability Support Service for
further help and information.
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CATERED ACCOMMODATION
One fully accessible ground floor, en suite study-bedroom, fitted with mechanical lifting and ceiling
track hoist, automatic low level door opening and light switch push pads. Washroom is fitted with
an adjustable washbasin, clos-o-mat toilet, grab rails and washroom alarm. Adjoining carers selfcatered room with integrated call system.
Eight ground floor study-bedrooms with fire alarm strobe warning lights, amber doorbell strobe
beacon, pull cord alarm, vibrating pillow, loop system and wardrobe pull down hanging rail.
Two catered washbasin study-bedrooms at third floor level in Havelock Hall fitted with vibrating
pillow and fire alarm strobe warning light.
Central amenity area is equipped with two fully accessible toilets. There is lift access to Havelock
Hall dining room and the bar area.
Evac chairs are available for students with mobility issues to use when necessary.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Reception and are monitored by Estate Security
Service outside of normal opening hours.
SELF-CATERED ACCOMMODATION
Seven flats, each with one fully DDA compliant en suite study-bedroom. The study-bedroom is
fitted with adjustable height desk, wardrobe with drop down hanging rail, fire alarm strobe warning
light and pull cord alarm. The en suite is equipped with folding shower seat and back support, pull
cord alarm, adjustable height washbasin, hinged support and grab rails, fire alarm strobe warning
light in bedroom and kitchen/living area and pull cord alarm in bedroom.
Communal kitchen is equipped with adjustable height work area (sink and two-ring hob with front
facing controls) mobile cupboard unit and fire alarm strobe warning light.
The flats are located in the Castle Court area of Castle Leazes are also equipped with a disabled
toilet at ground floor level with fire alarm strobe warning light and pull cord alarm, disabled refuge
points with intercom on each staircase landing, an emergency lift and lifeline pager system.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Reception and are monitored by Estate Security
Service outside of normal opening hours.
Two accessible study-bedrooms fitted with wardrobe with drop down hanging rail, fire alarm strobe
warning light and pull cord alarm. The en suites are equipped with pull cord alarm, one washbasin,
one hand rinse basin, plus hinged support and grab rails.
Two of the communal kitchens are equipped with lowered work top, sink and hob with front facing
controls on adjustable height work areas, cupboard unit and fire alarm strobe warning light.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Windsor Terrace Reception and are monitored by
Estate Security Service outside of normal opening hours.
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One accessible study-bedroom is fully equipped with a wardrobe with drop down hanging rail,
adjustable height bed and desk together with a fire alarm strobe warning light and pull cord alarm.
The en suite is equipped with pull cord alarm plus hinged support and grab rails.
The communal kitchen is equipped with lowered work top, sink and hob with front facing controls
on adjustable height work area, cupboard unit and fire alarm strobe warning light.
In addition we have a number of accessible study-bedrooms all with en suite bathroom which can
be adapted to suit a wide range of needs. We recommend that you liaise with the Student
Wellbeing Service who will work with us to ensure the accommodation can facilitate your
requirements.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Reception and are monitored by Estate Security
Service outside of normal opening hours.
One en suite study-bedroom fitted with vibrating pillow and fire alarm strobe warning light.
Also available is an Evac chair, talking microwave, shower chair, and wall mounted grab rail.
Braille instructions in Laundry.
Two adapted study-bedrooms for hearing impaired students, vibrating pillows and strobe lights for
Fire Alarm activation.
Two flats adapted for persons with impaired hearing, induction loop in common room for TV and
one study-bedroom within each flat fitted with vibrating pillow and fire alarm strobe warning light.
Two accessible study-bedrooms fully equipped with a wardrobe with drop down hanging rail,
adjustable height bed and desk together with a fire alarm strobe warning light and pull cord alarm.
The en suite is equipped with pull cord alarm plus hinged support and grab rails.
The communal kitchens are equipped with lowered work top, sink and hob with front facing
controls on adjustable height work area, cupboard unit and fire alarm strobe warning light.
In addition we have a number of accessible study-bedrooms, all having en suite bathroom which
can be adapted to suit a wide range of needs. We recommend that you liaise with the Student
Wellbeing Service who will work with us to ensure the accommodation can facilitate your
requirements.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Reception and are monitored by Estate Security
Service outside of normal opening hours.
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Three flats adapted for persons with impaired hearing, induction loop in common room for TV and
one study-bedroom within each flat fitted with vibrating pillow and fire alarm strobe warning light.
Two flats, each with one fully DDA compliant en suite study-bedroom. The bedroom is fitted with
mechanical lifting and ceiling track hoist, automatic low level door opening and light switch push
pads, wardrobe with drop down hanging rail, pull cord alarm and grab rails. The en suite is
equipped with pull cord alarm and hinged support and grab rails.
The washroom is fitted with a clos-o-mat toilet, grab rails and washroom alarm.
Communal kitchen is equipped with adjustable height work area, sink and two- ring hob with front
facing controls mobile cupboard unit and fire alarm strobe warning light.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to the 24-hour reception.
Three accessible study-bedrooms fully equipped with a wardrobe with drop down hanging rail,
adjustable height bed and desk together with a fire alarm strobe warning light and pull cord alarm.
The en suite is equipped with pull cord alarm plus hinged support and grab rails.
There are vibrating pillows and Evac chairs on request.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to the 24-hour reception.
One adapted study-bedroomsfor hearing impaired students, vibrating pillows and strobe lights for
Fire Alarm activation.
One four bedroom flat comprising two large study-bedrooms with adjustable bed, washbasin, desk
and wardrobe.
One fully accessible ground floor, en suite study-bedroom, fitted with mechanical lifting and ceiling
track hoist, automatic low level door opening and light switch push pads. Washroom is fitted with
an adjustable washbasin, clos-o-mat toilet, grab rails and washroom alarm.
The kitchen/sitting room area is equipped with an adjustable sink, cooker hob and washing
machine. Both the bedroom and kitchen are equipped with a pull cord alarms.
All pull cord alarms are connected directly to Reception and are monitored by Estate Security
Service outside of normal opening hours.
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