Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, conference facilities, a gym, restaurant and bar.
- Related link Clayton Hotel.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/birmingham-city-council/access-guides/clayton-hotel
Opening Times (Hotel)
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Birmingham Moor Street.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is High Street NCP.
- The car park is located on Moor Street Queensway, opposite the hotel.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located on Masshouse Lane to the side of the hotel.
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Comments
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- The hotel has an arrangement for parking at Selfridge's Moor Street Car Park and it is 350m away.
- The Selfridge's Car Park is open 06:45-22:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00-20:00 at weekends and charges are £14.00 at exit at the time of survey.
- The hotel has an arrangement for parking at Selfridge's Moor Street Car Park and it is 350m away.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance bell is only required at night.
- There is an automatic revolving door adjacent to the accessible door.
- The sections are 260cm wide.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Other Floors (Reception)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and 1.
- 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 not a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors (Main)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 ,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- 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 bright.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the lift lobby to the left of the reception area at the centre of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 180cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 good.
Inside Access
- 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.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, off the lift lobby.
- The fitness suite is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 105cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 4*.
- There are 174 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 164 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 10 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 8 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift on the 6th floor.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- This is by lift.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The room number or room name viewed was 622.
- The width of the door is 91cm.
- The height of the bed is 60cm.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Accessible Ensuite
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- The width of the door to the ensuite is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 220cm x 250cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is adjustable.
- The shower control type is lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The flip-down or fixed seat height is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- There is tactile signage on or near the hotel door.
- The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite
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- The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) flashing alarm(s), vibrating pillow(s) and Teletext/subtitles.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are available from reception.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
- The number of accessible rooms with baths is 0.
- The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 10.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
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Comments
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- There are 8 connecting pairs of rooms.
- Photographs 1-5 show the accessible room.
- Photographs 6 -12 show a standard room.
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Comments
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- There are 8 connecting pairs of rooms.
- Photographs 1-5 show the accessible room.
- Photographs 6 -12 show a standard room.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the door.
- 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- All chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is modern European cuisine.
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Comments
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- Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, where assistance is available if required.
- Dinner is a la carte.
Conference Suite
- There is a Conference Suite on the 1st floor.
- The corridor accessing the meeting rooms is 22m to the right as you exit the Conference Suite lift (photographs 1 and 2).
- There are 10 meeting rooms of varying sizes and two of the rooms can be connected to make a room which can accommodate over 100 delegates (photographs 3-6).
- There are breakout/coffee facilities (photographs 7-9) and toilet facilities within the suite and facilities can be arranged to suit delegates.
- Currently there are no hearing loops in the rooms.
Other Floors (Conference Suite)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- 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 bright.
Lift (Conference Suite)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main 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 160cm x 150cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the lift lobby, off the reception area 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 shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- 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, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 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 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 fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception Area)
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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 lift lobby, off the reception area to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 in the female and male toilets are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Conference Suite)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Conference Suite lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the Conference Suite corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- 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 sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
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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 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 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 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 good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Conference Suite)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left of the Conference Suite corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Conference Suite lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left of the conference corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Conference Suite lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Restaurant)
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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 centre of the restaurant, to the right.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the restaurant entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Restaurant)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the Restaurant entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear and to the right of the Restaurant.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- 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 and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (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 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 low to moderate.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.