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Trinity Walk Shopping Centre Changing Places

Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, Vicarage Square, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1QS

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within another venue.
    • The facilities are located in Trinity Walk Shopping Centre.
    • The toilet(s) is/are located in a pedestrianised area.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; female and male standard toilets, Changing Places and accessible toilet(s).
    • There is step free access to the Changing Places facilities, via lift.
    • There is step free access to the accessible toilet facilities, via lift.
    • There is step free via lift access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • The access to toilets is via; automatic door(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • The venue has a car park.
    • On site Blue Badge parking is available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are staffed.

Access To (Changing Places - Accessible Toilets - Male and Female Standard Toilets)

  • Description View
    • These facilities are accessed by lift, steps or escalators.
  • Stairs View
    • The steps are located to the right of the ground floor car park. These steps access the LG, G, and 1
    • There are 15+ steps .
    • 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.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • 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.
  • Escalator(s) View
    • The escalator(s) is/are located to the right of the ground floor car park.
    • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G,1.
    • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located to the right of the ground floor car park.
    • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the 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 LG, G,1.
    • 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.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
    • The clear door width of the lift is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 260cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 6in).
    • There are no 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 assistance system.
    • The lift does not have Braille markings.
    • The lift does have tactile markings.
    • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located on the first floor.
    • The facility is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the lift.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
    • There is level access into the facility, via lift.
    • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • You do need a key for the facility.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from centre staff.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 177cm x 430cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
    • There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 120cm.
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the left.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a spatula flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is free standing.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
    • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 54cm.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is a/are clinical waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • There is a coat hook.
    • The height of the coat hook is 148cm from the floor.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the first floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a female toilet. There is a separate male accessible toilet.
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 270cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • 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.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 121cm (3ft 12in).
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
    • 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).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
    • 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 133cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a high visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall.
  • 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 95cm.
  • Comments View
    • The Male Accessible Toilet could not be accessed at the time of survey.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s), via lift.
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 75m from the lift.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
    • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
    • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 70cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.