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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Tavistock Square is located in Central London, south of Euston Station, just off Euston Road (A501).
    If driving to Tavistock Square, please be aware that it is located within the Congestion Charge Zone.
  • The venue has parking bays available via prior arrangement only. Please contact the venue for more information.
    There is both standard and Blue Badge on street parking available on the north side of Tavistock Square.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Tavistock Square (Stops N and K) are located directly outside of the venue and services the following routes: 59, 68, 91, 168 and N91.
  • For more information on bus routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Euston.
  • Euston Station is approximately 350 metres from the venue. As well as being a mainline station, and major London Terminal, it is also part of the London Overground network.
  • For more information on Euston Station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Euston.
  • The nearest step-free underground station is King's Cross St. Pancras.
  • Euston underground station is approximately 350 metres from the venue and services the Northern and Victoria Lines.
    King's Cross St. Pancras is approximately 750 metres from the venue and services the Circle, Hammersmith and City, Northern, Metropolitan and Victoria Lines.
    There are a number of alternative tube stations situated nearby including Euston Square (step-free access from westbound only) and Russell Square.
  • For more information on underground services please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk .
• The place of safety is located on the basement floor, next to the Dickens Room.
• There are fixed hearing assistance systems available in multiple meeting rooms/event spaces.
  There are portable hearing assistance systems available that can be made available across all meeting rooms/event spaces without fixed loops. Please contact the venue for further information regarding hearing assistance systems.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance from reception.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available from reception.
• A wheelchair is available from reception.
• There is a quiet room located near Entrance D on the ground floor.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The building does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the centre of the building, off Tavistock Square.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There are a total of 30 spaces across the two levels of the car park.
    On any given day there would normally be up to 10 available bays for visitors, this includes the basement car parking bays. This a 'first come first served' for visitors upon their arrival.
    Staff can request parking if bays are available.
    12 spaces are rented out by tenants of the venue.
    There are 2 electric charging points within the lower level car park with the ability to charge 4 cars (2 ports per charging point).
    The electric charging ports and controls are between 120cm-125cm in height.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Access from the ground level of the car park is via the vehicle access slope used to access the car park.
    This slope is long and steep.
    This slope can be bypassed via lift if required, please contact the venue in advance for more information.
    Access from the basement level of the car park is also via the vehicle access slope leading down from the ground level of the car park.
    This slope is also long and steep.
    Alternatively, there is stepped access (13 total) up to the ground level of the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the north corner of Tavistock Square.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'British Medical Association - Main Entrance'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • 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 double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 123cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 136cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • The lift can only be operated via key card on the ground level.
  • The key card reader is at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a key card reader within the lift at a height of 110cm.

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Other Floors (Main)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are automatic, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • Access to the stairwell is via key card on the ground floor.
    The key card reader is at a height of 137cm and is located behind a large column which may cause issues with regards to accessing it.
    There is a push pad and key card reader at a height of 140cm to exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • There are rounded handrails on the right hand side going up only.
    The handrail on the left hand side going up extends horizontally but is not rounded.

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Reception (Main)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead and to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 115cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/03/2025.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are bench seats and chairs with armrests available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is a television in the waiting area.
    There are security gates located next to the reception that access the majority of the ground floor.
    The standard gate is 64cm in width.
    The wider gate is 88cm in width.
    The security gates are key card activated.
    The key card reader is at a height of 102cm.
    There are 2 welcome desks that are used for events located either side of the reception.
• Comments View
  • The closest toilet with adaptations to the reception is the ground floor – south corridor – left hand transfer.
  • The closest standard toilets to the reception is the ground floor – south corridor.
  • The closest standard shower to the reception is the ground floor – south corridor - shared.

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Entrance (Building to Courtyard - SW, SE, NE and NW)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the south corridor, opposite the south west lift.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 212cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the courtyard from the building.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 similar entrances in the South East, North East and North West of the courtyard.
  • The North West entrance is accessed via key card and leads to tenanted areas of the building.

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Courtyard

• There is a very slight slope leading up to the central circular fountain around its entire circumference.
• The surface of the courtyard consists of both stone paving and resin bound gravel.
• There is also a drainage channel around the circumference of the fountain that has cobbled paving.
• There is bench seating situated throughout the courtyard close to the entrances to the building.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the courtyard.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Lift (South West)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the security barriers, along the south corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 84cm (2ft 11in x 2ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (South West)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the security barriers, along the south corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift (South East)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the security barriers, along the south corridor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (South East)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the security barriers, along the south corridor.
  • The stairs are approximately 55m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the female standard toilets on the stairwell landing between the ground and basement level.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Ground Floor - South Corridor)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor, along the south corridor, at the South East corner of the courtyard.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the east and north corridor rooms and facilities.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This steep ramp can be bypassed via the courtyard.
    Access both to and from the courtyard via the courtyard entrances is via a slight slope.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor, along the south corridor, at the South East corner of the courtyard.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the east and north corridor rooms and facilities.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (John Snow)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the John Snow Room.
  • The John Snow Room is located on the ground floor, along the east corridor.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Staff can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step-free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are outlets with coverings located throughout the room that are not flush with the floor.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The John Snow Room and Sir James Paget Room can be used as one space. This space is referred to as the Lutyens Suite.
    There is a central connection corridor between the rooms that allows access between them via 2 sets of double doors.
    There is level access between the rooms via the connection corridor.
    There is also stepped access to the connection corridor from the east corridor.

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Corridors and Walkways (East Corridor)

• There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
• There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.

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• Circulation View
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • There are two very slight ramps along this corridor with a resting area between them.
    The resting area provides access to the courtyard via the east corridor courtyard entrance.
    There is also stepped access to the Lutyens Suite from the resting area.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided in corridors.
• Audio View
  • The venue does not play background music in corridors.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Lutyens Suite link corridor.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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Entrance (Building to Courtyard - East Corridor)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the east corridor, opposite the Lutyens Suite.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Sir James Paget)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was the Sir James Paget Room.
  • The Sir James Paget Room is located on the ground floor, along the east corridor.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • There is clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
  • There is written signage for the room(s), in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • Staff can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
  • The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step-free access.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
• Room Details View
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is a raised fire place as well as floor outlets that are not flush with the floor.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The John Snow Room and Sir James Paget Room can be used as one space. This space is referred to as the Lutyens Suite.
    There is a central connection corridor between the rooms that allows access between them via 2 sets of double doors.
    There is level access between the rooms via the connection corridor.
    There is also stepped access to the connection corridor from the east corridor.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Ground Level - North Corridor)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the north corridor, at the North East corner of the courtyard.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Courtyard Suite, the goods lift and the East Wing.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • This steep ramp can be bypassed via the courtyard.
    Access both to and from the courtyard via the courtyard entrances is via a slight slope.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located along the north corridor, at the North East corner of the courtyard.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Courtyard Suite, the goods lift and the East Wing.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Room(s) (Courtyard Suite - Anderson, Barnes and Murrell Rooms)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Courtyard Suite.
  • The Courtyard Suite is located on the ground floor, along the north corridor.
  • The Courtyard Suite can be partitioned into three separate rooms, the Anderson, Barnes and Murrell Rooms.
    Each room has its own single manual 75cm+ wide door when partitioned.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 74cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - South Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor along the south corridor, opposite the Hastings Room.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 215cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - North East - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the east corridor, at the North East corner of the courtyard.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 153cm (8ft x 5ft).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 177cm (5ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 110cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - South Corridor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor along the south corridor, opposite the Hastings Room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (South East - Stairwell)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the South East stairwell landing between the basement and ground floor.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located off the South East lift lobby on the basement level.
  • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are 5 steps leading down to the male standard toilets.

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Step(s) (Access to Male Standard Toilets - South East)

• There is a/are step(s) located on the basement floor, leading down to the male standard toilets from the South East lift/stairwell lobby.
• There is/are 5 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - North East)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the east corridor, at the North East corner of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 92m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a 16cm high, clearly marked step with no handrails located within both the male and female standard toilets.
    There are toilet cubicles and sinks all with level access that don't require the use of the step in both the male and female toilets.
    These toilets can also be accessed via the ground level of the East Wing (staff only).

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Standard Shower (Ground Floor - South Corridor - Shared)

• The shower facilities are located on the ground floor along the south corridor, opposite the Hastings Room.
• The shower facilities are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is low.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is activated by a sensor.
• The shower cubicle door is 59cm in width.
  The step leading into the shower cubicle is 26cm in height.
  There is a flip down seat within the shower area.
  The flip down seat was broken at the time of surveying (February 2023).
• There is an additional shower facility located within the male standard toilets.