Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a reception desk, management suite, cinema and pedestrianised shopping area.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a car park, McDonald's and Tesco.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 13:00 - 18:00.
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- Some stores and restaurants may be open before or after the centre opening times.
- Please contact individual businesses for details.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Scarva.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 78m (85yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the left of the centre, near the reception.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Costa Coffee)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the centre of the shopping centre.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway from the car park to the shopping centre.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are bollards on the approach to this entrance area, with a minimum width of 115cm between them.
Outside Access (Right Entrance - Cinema)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right of the shopping centre, near the cinema.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading from the car park to the shopping centre.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are bollards on the approach to this entrance area, with a minimum width of 126cm between them.
Outside Access (Left Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left of the centre, near reception.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The width of the entrance is approximately 500cm.
- There are 186cm wide access points on both sides of this entrance.
Outside Access (Left Entrance - Guest Services)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left of the shopping centre, near guest services.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
Outside Access (Guest Services)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the centre, near the left entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception (Guest Services)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available to borrow via reception.
- The Guest Service Reception is located to the far left of the shopping mall, opposite the Marks & Spencer car park.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- Lighting conditions depend on the time of day as some of the centre is covered with a transparent roof and some of the centre is outdoors.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located throughout the walkways in the shopping centre.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Management Suite Facilites)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the centre.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance from the shopping centre.
- 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.
Other Floors (Management Suite Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Management Suite Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the management suite entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 131cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Inside Access (Management Suite)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The management suite is on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift. There is a seating area and accessible toilet available.
- Services such as lost property would generally be dealt with here.
Toilet with Adaptations (Management Suite)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 166cm x 200cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
Changing Places (Rear Left Shopping Area)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the rear left of the shopping area.
- The facility is approximately 122m (133yd 1ft) from the Guest Services Reception.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 330cm x 315cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 80cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 80cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Access to the facility is via an intercom and key code (photograph 1).
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Right Shopping Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 122m (133yd 1ft) from the right entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the shopping area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 183cm x 229cm (6ft x 7ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm did not sound when tested.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Left Shopping Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 139m (152yd) from the left entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the shopping area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 244cm (5ft 1in x 8ft).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- 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).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Male Standard Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 129m (141yd 3in) from the left entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the standard toilets to the rear of the shopping area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A similar female facility is available in the female standard toilets.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 204cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 8in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilets in the standard toilets to the right of the centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear left of the centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 127m (138yd 2ft) from the left entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are similar toilets to the rear right of the centre.
Level Change (Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the facilities.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Guides Available For (The Boulevard)
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Shopping
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- Holland & Barrett - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Jack & Jones - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Nike Factory Store - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Peacocks - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Timberland - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Trespass - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
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Eating and Drinking
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- BB's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Burger King - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Costa Coffee - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Linen Hill Kitchen Deli - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- McDonald's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Starbucks Coffee - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
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Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located behind the centre or via a member of staff.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.