Access Guide
Summary
- This is a clinic.
- Services on the ground floor include: GP Services, meeting rooms, toilets and baby change.
- Services on the first floor include: Children's Services, Dentistry, Dietetics Midwifery, toilets and baby change.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Green Wrythe Lane Clinic is located on Green Wrythe Lane and can be accessed from the A297 to the west via Bishopsford Road and Middleton Road.
- Green Wrythe Lane Clinic has both standard and Blue Badge parking for staff and visitors.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Thornton Road (Stop K) located on Green Wrythe Lane and approximately 50m from the service.
The 80 service stops here.
- The nearest bus stop is Thornton Road (Stop K) located on Green Wrythe Lane and approximately 50m from the service.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Mitcham Junction, 1.2 miles from the service.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Morden, served by the Northern line and 2.2 miles from the service.
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Useful Links
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- Bus providers near Green Wrythe Lane Clinic.
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- Train providers at Mitcham Junction.
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- Train providers at Morden.
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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 on the left side of the venue.
- 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 230cm x 476cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 7in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) 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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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 233cm x 270cm (7ft 8in x 8ft 10in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located along Middleton Road.
- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located on the right side of the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 130cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 92cm (3ft).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
- 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 in front of the first door.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 144cm.
Reception (Ground Floor)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of 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 not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 02/11/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are available.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Reception (First Floor)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you exit the lift.
- The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are 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 sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a gate to access part of the waiting area.
- The width of the gate is 92cm.
- There is a small lip at the threshold of the gate.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are not provided in corridors.
- Seating is not provided in corridors.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The wayfinding signage includes some pictograms.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is an isolation room that can be used as a place of safety if required.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- 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 good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter and opposite the stairs.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 140cm (4ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left side of the ground floor waiting area and to the right of the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 222cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The visual contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 203cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 141cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
- 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the left side of the ground floor waiting area and to the right of the lift.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the left as you exit the lift.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 10m from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the left side of the ground floor waiting area and to the right of the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 74cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
