Adapted and accessible rooms
We have a variety of adapted and accessible accommodation to suit the needs of our students.
Some University rooms are adapted for students who have a disability.
When you apply for accommodation, you must tell us about any disability that may affect what room you need. This will help us offer you a suitable room if one is available. We may contact you for more information if needed.
Restricted mobility or wheelchairs
Our wheelchair accessible University accommodation have:
- power-assisted doors
- wheelchair accessible lifts
- low-level kitchen work surfaces
- accessible storage
- wet rooms equipped with shower chairs, handrails and emergency pull cords.
Wheelchair accessible rooms are available at:
- Hiatt Baker Hall (self-catered) - ensuite rooms.
- Durdham Hall - suitable for a wheelchair user who is bringing their own vehicle or who has an electric wheelchair capable of managing a steep incline.
- Badock Hall (catered) - ensuite rooms. There are no power-assisted doors in this residence apart from the door on the main building entrance.
Other rooms which are not wheelchair-accessible, but are suitable for students with restricted mobility are available at:
Sensory impairments
Students who have impaired hearing or deafness could live in accommodation with alternative fire alarms, such as flashing lights or vibrating pillows.
These are available at:
Students who are registered blind could live in studio accommodation with a talking microwave, adapted hob and bump corners. This is available at:
Bus transport
You can travel from your residence to the University using the Bristol UniBus U1 student service. All undergraduates living in University residences get a free bus pass.
The buses are suitable for students who have sensory impairments, restricted mobility, or who use a wheelchair. The bus stop for our Stoke Bishop residences is next to Hiatt Baker.
How to apply for University accommodation
Find out how to apply for University accommodation.