Access Guide
Summary
- This is a non clinical staff base.
- Services within the building include: Corporate services.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The unit is located to the south of the town centre and can be accessed from the south via the A1307, then onto London road heading towards St Ives. This in turn becomes Harrison Way and then you turn right as you reach the roundabout on to Meadow Lane. From the town you get on to Harrisons Way and head out of town, exit the roundabout on your left and turn onto Meadow Lane.
- There is an open air car park for staff and visitors at the site. There are 2 Blue Badge Bays available outside the main site entrance. There are no charges for the car park.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is the St Ives Bus Station located off Market Road which is approximately a 5 minute walk.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Huntingdon Station which is approximately 11 miles (17.7K) from the site.
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Useful Links
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- For a map of the site location please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For information on bus services for St Ives Cambridgeshire please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For the route from Huntingdon Train Station to Meadow Lane site please click on the link below.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 200cm x 420cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the car park side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main entrance leading from the car park.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Reception (Corporate Services Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right as you enter the building.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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 no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- 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 29/06/2021.
- The hearing assistance system 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Area(s) (Ground Floor)
- The facilities/services located on the ground floor include; corporate services.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; some desks and refreshment counters.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet and vinyl.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
- There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
- There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is no overhead signage in this area.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
- There is tactile signage on meeting room doors in this area.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Refreshment Area(s)
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- There is a communal refreshment area.
- The communal refreshment area is to the right of the area next to the accessible toilet.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 93cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There is a sink at refreshment areas.
- The height of the sink is 93cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey (June 2021) the refreshment area was not open for use.
Kitchen (Staff Kitchen)
- The kitchen is located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access to the kitchen.
- There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces are 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dual height refreshment counter.
- The dual work surface heights are 77cm and 93cm.
- There is a work surface with a clear knee recess.
- There is not a height adjustable work surface.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There are sofas and chairs without armrests within the kitchen.
- Tables are not permanently fixed.
- Chairs are not permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- Vending machines are not available.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Conference / Meeting Facilities (Ground Floor - Red Meeting Room)
- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.
- This room can be opened up with the Orange meeting room to make a larger area.
Conference / Meeting Facilities (Ground Floor - Green Meeting Room)
- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Left Stairwell)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Right Stairwell)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are 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 of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Area(s) (First Floor)
- The facilities/services located on the first floor include; Corporate Services.
- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet and vinyl.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
- There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests, adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests and sofas.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is no overhead signage in this area.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
- There is tactile signage on meeting room doors in this area.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Refreshment Area(s)
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- There is a communal refreshment area.
- The refreshment area is located to the right of this floor, next to the right stairwell.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 93cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There is a sink at refreshment areas.
- The height of the sink is 93cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
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Breakout Area(s)
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- There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
- The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); chairs with armrests.
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the breakout space(s) is 70cm.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A cash machine is not available.
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Comments
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- The seating consists of booth type bench seating.
Conference / Meeting Facilities (First Floor - Blue Meeting Room)
- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access to the conference/meeting facilities.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.
Area(s) (Second Floor)
- The facilities/services located on the second Floor include; Corporate Services.
- There is not step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet and vinyl.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs.
- There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is no overhead signage in this area.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
- There is tactile signage on meeting room doors in this area.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Refreshment Area(s)
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- There is a communal refreshment area.
- The communal refreshment area is to the right of the floor.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 93cm.
- There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
- There is a sink at refreshment areas.
- The height of the sink is 93cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
Conference / Meeting Facilities (Second Floor - Purple Meeting Room)
- Conference/meeting facilities are available.
- The conference/meeting facilities are located on the second floor.
- There is stepped access to the conference/meeting facilities.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
- The lighting levels in the room(s) are moderate to good.
Washroom (Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a shower.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the ground floor next to the right stairwell.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
- The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 134cm x 90cm (4ft 5in x 2ft 11in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 172cm and 180cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
- The shower cubicle is accessed via a medium step.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- 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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- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the building next to the stairwell entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door is light.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 220cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- 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 toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 156cm and 168cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Stairwell)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the right stairwell.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Stairwell - Toilets and Wudu)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor next to the left stairwell.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Right Stairwell)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the right stairwell on the first floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Left Stairwell)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor next to the left stairwell.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Left Stairwell)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the second floor next to the left stairwell.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Right Stairwell)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the second floor next to the right stairwell.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.