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Introduction

• Reception is manned according to business needs.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Cranfield.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Stewartby.

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Parking (Residential)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front the entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 470cm x 360cm (15ft 5in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Registration)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the left of the Registration Entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 390cm (15ft 9in x 12ft 10in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the registration entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the registration 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Registration Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • Alternatively, there are revolving doors.

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Reception (Residential)

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Reception (Registration)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the registration entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the corridors throughout the building.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 186 rooms in total.
  • There are 61 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 121 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 4 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
• Location and Access View
  • The accessible room viewed is 150m (164yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
  • No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
• Accessible Room View
  • The room number or room name viewed was 118.
  • The width of the door is 80cm.
  • The height of the bed is 68cm.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 3cm (1in).
  • 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.
• Accessible Ensuite View
  • The width of the door to the ensuite is 84cm (2ft).
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 205cm x 200cm (6ft x 6ft).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 138cm (4ft).
  • 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 49cm (19in) 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 81cm (2ft).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap for the sink.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the ensuite.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Signage, colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • There is No additional 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 high.
  • 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 are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible ensuite View
  • 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 are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The available auxiliary aid(s) is(are) Flashing alarms, vibrating pillows, and Teletext/subtitles/Ceefax.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are In rooms.
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • The number of accessible rooms with baths is 3.
  • The number of accessible rooms with wheel in showers is 1.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Hartley's Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• 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 bar snacks and meals.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Restaurants)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• 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 buffets or set dinner menus.

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Level Change (Residential to Registration)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located through out the Residential to Registration corridor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the fitness centre.
  • The fitness suite is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are light.
  • The opening is 78cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • A sauna is also available in the Fitness Centre.

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Level Change (Fitness Centre)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the fitness centre.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the atrium.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the registration entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 140cm (3ft 6in 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.
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • The pool is shallow throughout now.

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Level Change (Swimming Pool)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located between the wheel in shower and the pool.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Centre)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left of the fitness centre entrance.
• The facility is 2m (2yd 7in) from the fitness centre entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 92cm (3ft).
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 205cm x 142cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 8in).
• There is not a lateral transfer space.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet in this changing room.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the fitness centre.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the fitness suite, but not the pool and sauna, which each have a shallow step.

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Accessible Toilet (Residential)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the corridor off the residential reception area.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 160cm (5ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Registration)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the registration entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the registration reception area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 150cm (6ft 11in x 4ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Fitness Centre)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the fitness centre entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the accessible changing room.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 182cm (5ft 8in x 5ft 12in).
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the fitness centre.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor off the residential reception area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional standard toilets are located in the atrium, changing rooms and on the first floor.

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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.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the wheel in shower in the accessible room.