Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include :a first class lounge, food and drink outlets, ATM machines, self service ticket machines, retail outlets, accessible toilets, changing places facility, standard toilets, information office, ticket office, telephone kiosks and a photo booth.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a signposted taxi rank and dog spend facility that are available on the station south side.
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- Journey Care assistance is available prior to travel via the relevant train operator.
- Arriva Trains Wales Telephone; 0845 300 3005, textphone 0845 605 0600, Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 20:00. .
- Cross Country Telelphone; 0844 811 0125, textphone 0844 811 0126, Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 20:00. .
- First Great Western Telephone; 0800 197 1329, textphone 0800 294 9209, Monday to Friday 7:00 - 22:00, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 to 19:00.
- Midlands Trains / London Midland Telephone; 0800 092 4260, textphone 0844 811 0134, Monday to Sunday 8:00 - 22:00.
- We can provide assistance at the station during the hours we're open to the public. Passengers can book additional assistance on the day at the Network Rail reception or call 0121 654 4243. .
- However please be aware that if arrangements have not been made via Journey Care prior to travel, there will be a wait but our policy is to make it happen.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Grand Central Metro Stop.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located on Hill Street.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 600cm (16ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the lift entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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 at the entrance to the car park.
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- Parent and child bays are also available.
Outside Access (South Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Taxi Rank and Dog Spend Facility
- The taxi rank and dog spend facility are located on the south side, both of which are signposted.
Outside Access (Stephenson Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
Level Change (Stephenson Street Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are in the centre.
Outside Access (Hill Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
Level Change (Hill Street Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
- The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.
Lift (Hill Street Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on Hill Street.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground to Concourse.
- The lift is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Hill Street entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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.
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- There are two lifts available.
Outside Access (Station Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Level Change (Station Street Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (St Martins Queensway Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
Level Change (St Martins Queensway Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Hill Street entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- There are also self service ticket machines available.
Inside Access (Station Concourse)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Network Rail Customer Enquiries Office
- The Network Rail office is located to the left of Starbucks Coffee, on the station concourse 50m from the Hill Street entrance.
- The entrance doors to the office are automatic, double and 160cm wide.
- The counter has a lowered section and a portable hearing loop is available.
Local Travel Information Office
- There is a local travel information office available at the Stephensons Street entrance.
- The door to this office are automatic, double and 100cm wide.
- The counter has a lowered section.
Chaplins Office
- There is a chaplins office available in the Blue lounge area.
Multi Faith Room
- There is a multi faith room available in the Blue lounge, next to baggage reclaim.
- Washroom facilities are also available here.
Train Station
- There are generally 10+ member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Hill Street entrance.
- This office is located to the left of Starbucks Coffee.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right of Starbucks Coffee.
- The ticket office is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the Hill Street entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Arriva Train Wales, Cross Country, First Great Western, London Midland and Avanti West Coast.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located The taxi rank loop is accessed via the south side entrance.
- The taxi rank is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the South Side entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include food and drink outlets and retail shops.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 12 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1 to 12.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1 to 12.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1 to 12.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, contact a member of staff or netwok rail in advance.
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- There are a number of help points throughout the station, and platforms have fixed induction loops fitted. There are 100cm wide ticket barriers available.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are concourse to platforms.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are 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.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are concourse to platform.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Blue Lounge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Blue Lounge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are concourse to platform.
- The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Blue lounge ticket barriers entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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.
Lift (Yellow Lounge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Yellow Lounge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are concourse to platfoms.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Yellow ticket barriers entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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.
Lift (Red Lounge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Red Lounge.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are concourse to platforms.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Red lounge ticket barries entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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.
Changing Places (Blue Lounge)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in the Blue Lounge.
- The facility is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the St Martins Queensway entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from enquires office.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 300cm (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Blue Lounge)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Blue Lounge entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff or the network rail office.
- 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 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located next to accessible toilet in the Blue Lounge.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Yellow Lounge)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Yellow Lounge entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- 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 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot 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 poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located next to the accessible toilet in the Yellow Lounge.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Red Lounge)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Red Lounge entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff or the network rail office.
- 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 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot 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 low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Red, Blue and Yellow Lounges)
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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 in the lounges.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lounge ticket barrier entrances.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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 next to the taxi rank on the south side entrance.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.