Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Pond Dipping, River Studies, Orienteering, Nature Trails, Adventure, Education, Conference and Residential Facilities.
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Comments
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- Nell Bank is an outdoors education centre, offering tailored programmes to meet specific needs.
- An electric buggy is available to transport visitors with disabilities around the site.
- The centre is open 24 hours a day.
- Refreshments can be provided for conferences and meetings.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in IIkley.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Ben Rhydding.
Opening Times (Office)
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
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.
- The car park is located at the front left of the site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be 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 308cm x 470cm (10ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the office 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 loose chippings.
- 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Office Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the Office Building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 27cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The first 4 steps and last step are clearly marked.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout different buildings of the site during certain activities.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Amphitheatre)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the front of the site to the lower level of the Amphitheatre.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right hand side of the Amphitheatre.
- There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the first 5 steps.
- The steps lead up to the upper level of the Amphitheatre.
- There are alternative slopes and ramps throughout the grounds which give step free access to the upper level of the Amphitheatre.
Outside Access (New Dorms Building Lower Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the New Dorms building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed is the entrance for the Denton and Rombalds rooms.
- There is a similar entrance at the front left of the New Dorms building for Askworth and Hawksworth rooms (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Outside Access (New Dorms Building Upper Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the New Dorms building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Comments
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- The entrance surveyed gives access to the Denton and Rombald rooms.
- There is a similar entrance at the rear left of the New Dorms building for the Askworth and Hawksworth rooms (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
Level Change (New Dorms Building)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the New Dorms building from any of the entrances.
- There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Accessible Shower (New Dorms Building)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet cubicle in the New Dorms Building.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails on both sides and lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (New Dorms Building)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lower entrances to the New Dorms Building.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front centre of the New Dorms Building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 226cm x 227cm (7ft 5in x 7ft 5in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low 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 medium.
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Comments
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- The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
Standard Shower (New Dorms Building)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard toilets area in the New Dorms buildings.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (New Dorms Building)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower level of the New Dorms building.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lower entrances to the New Dorms building.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the upper level of the New Dorms building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the upper entrances of the New Dorms building.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The gender of these toilets is interchangeable depending on requirements of the groups staying in the New Dorm building.
Outside Access (Aiming High Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Aiming High building, to the right hand side of the site.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Aiming High Kitchen
- The kitchen area of the Aiming High building is 9m from the Aiming High entrance, along the corridor ahead as you enter the building.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The door is single.
- The clear door width is 82cm.
- The height of the worktops is 92cm.
- There is a height adjustable worktop.
- There is a dishwasher.
- The height to the top control is 82cm.
- There is a height adjustable sink with lever mixer taps.
- There is an induction hob and oven.
- The height to the hob is 91cm.
- The height to the top control is 85cm.
- The height to the top oven door handle is 76cm.
- There is a fridge freezer with full height handles.
- There is a serving hatch.
- The height of the serving hatch is 92cm.
Changing Places (Aiming High)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located at the rear left of the Aiming High building.
- The facility is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Aiming High entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 390cm x 480cm (12ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 215cm (7ft 1in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- The facility also includes a standard bath.
- The height of the bath is 57cm.
Standard Shower (Aiming High)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the shared toilet area in the Aiming High building.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.
Standard Toilet(s) (Aiming High)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the Aiming High building, along the corridor ahead as you enter the building.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Aiming High entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 4 rooms in total.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 2 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible room viewed is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Aiming High entrance.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- No accessible rooms are located in a separate building from the main hotel.
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Accessible Room
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- The width of the door is 90cm.
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
- There is not level access to ground floor rooms.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The beds are height adjustable.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and gravel surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There is a steep ramp 150cm+ with handrails on both side to access the grounds from the Aiming High building (shown in photograph 1).
- There are medium and deep steps along the paths throughout the grounds.
- The steps can be overcome by using the ramps and slopes.
Assault Course
- There is an assault course to the front right of the site.
- The assault course is accessed by a wooden step bridge.
- There are climbing nets, scramble nets, stepping stones and tunnels.
- There is a ramped route around the assault course and a wheelchair accessible tunnel.
Adventure Playground
- There is an Adventure Playground at the rear of the site.
- There are climbing nets, ladders, tunnels, climbing walls, slides and walkways on Gemma's House at the centre of the playground.
- There are ramps for wheelchair users to access the top of Gemma's House.
- There is an undulating path at the step free entrance to Gemma's House.
- There are picnic tables.
- The height of the picnic tables is 77cm.
- There are easy and steep slopes throughout the playground.
- There is an Ability Swing for wheelchair users.
- The paths are tarmac, gravel and compacted earth.
Eating and Drinking (Middleton Building)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- The restaurant is located at the rear left of the site in the Middleton building.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
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Comments
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- This is a self-catering group refectory.
- The seats are attached to the tables.
- There is a kitchen area.
- The height of the worktops is 91cm.
- The height of the sink is 91cm.
- The taps are lever mixer.
- There is an industrial dishwasher.
- There is a range cooker with hob and a double oven.
- The height to the hob is 90cm.
- The height to the top control is 82cm.
- The height to the top control of the double oven is 151cm.
- There is a full height fridge and a full height freezer.
- The height to the top of the handle is 114cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Inset Base and Staff Room Building)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front centre of the Inset Base and Staff Room Building.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 230cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet with left hand transfer adjacent to the one surveyed.
Level Change (Inset Base and Staff Room Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the top of the Amphitheatre, leading to the Inset Base and Staff Room building.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the top of the Amphitheatre, leading to the Inset Base and Staff Room building.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Accessible Shower (Adult Toilets Block)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet cubicle at the rear right of the site, in the Adult Toilets block.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails either side of the seat.
- There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Shower (Adult Toilets Block)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the site in the standard toilets area of the Adult Toilets block.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Adult Toilets Block)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the site, in the Adult Toilets block.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 254cm x 236cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 9in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low 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 medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
Level Change (Adult Toilets Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the Adult Toilets block.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Standard Toilet(s) (Adult Toilets Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear right of the site in the Adult Toilets block.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilet Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the site.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a 1cm threshold at the cubicle entrance doors (shown in photograph 3).
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.