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Introduction

• North Wing Facilities
  Ground Floor - Contemplation Room, Protection Office, Seminar Space Rooms G.36 - G.60
  First Floor - Practical Labs, Teaching Space Rooms 1.25-1.42
  Second Floor - Breakout Space, Interview Rooms, IT Suite, Meeting Rooms, Mock Courtroom Rooms, 2.29 - 2.54.
• South Wing Facilities
  Ground Floor - Café, Careers Zone, Library, Student Union Rooms G.01 - G.34
  First Floor -Breakout Space, Science Labs, Rooms 1.01 - 1.24
  Second Floor - Boardroom, Breakout Space, Meeting Rooms, Teaching Space Rooms 2.01 - 228.

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Getting Here (Mile Lane Junction with Puma Way)

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• By Road View
  • From London or the North: follow the M1 northbound, leaving it at Junction 17 onto the M45. At the end of the M45, continue along the A45 and until the reach the junction with the A4114. Turn right onto the A4114 towards Whitley and follow this road as it passed through Whitley.
    You will now approach a roundabout as you reach the ring road (A4053). Turn left into Short Street which soon becomes Parkside. At the next roundabout take the 4th exit (to your immediate right) into the Technology Park.
    From Birmingham follow the A45 east towards Coventry until you reach the ring road (A4053) Turn right onto the ring road at junction 8 and continue until you reach junction 5 where you will exit and turn right onto the A4114, you will then turn right into Short Street which soon becomes Parkside.
    At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Puma Way. Continue ahead and you will reach Mile Lane Junction with Puma Way.
  • There is building parking available next to the different University buildings with Blue Badge parking available along with standard parking. The parking is pay and display at all of the university buildings.
    There are two car parks at the Technology Park 0.2miles (321metres) away with further Blue Badge parking bays and standard parking bay.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop on Quinton Road near Stoney Road about 0.2 miles away (321metres) with regular services towards the Coventry City Centre Bus Station (Rachel Poole Bus Station). These buses are operated by National Express Coventry. The bus numbers are 23A and 23.
    The Rachel Poole Bus Station is the terminus for most buses on this route and gives you a greater connection for routes to Coventry Railway Station and other surrounding areas and cities.
• By Train View
  • Coventry Railway Station is about 0.5miles (805metres) from Mile Lane Junction with Puma. The station is on the West Coast Mainline route between London Euston, Birmingham, Crewe and Glasgow with other regional routes and Crosscountry services also serving this station.
    Virgin West Coast operates the station and is served also by Crosscountry and West Midland Trains.
• Useful Links View
  • Virgin West Coast Trains.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Express Coventry.
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  • Crosscountry Train.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Services - Health and Wellbeing Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• Disability Advisors are part of the Health and Wellbeing team which is located in the Health and Wellbeing Centre within TheHub.
• To see more information on Welfare please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 024 7765 8029.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Medical Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: +44 (0) 24 76592012.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0247 615 8158.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Future Lets service can also be visited in the Charles Ward Building.
• To see more information on thefutureworks please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02476 158 815.
• Email: [email protected].
• Providing information for Undertaking Temporary Work with Coventry University.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are electric charging bays available. As can be seen in photograph 4.
  • Staff are required to pay for parking there are pay and display machines available with controls at a height of 140cm. This is shown in photograph 5.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• 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 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The main reception is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There is calming background music played quietly at this reception.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Access between the North and South Wings of the building is only possible on the ground floor.
  • Photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 show the North Wing.
  • Photographs 5, 6, 7 and 8 show the South Wing.

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Eating and Drinking (Lo & Co)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor of the building in the south wing.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 65cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This counter is not generally in use. It can be seen in photograph 6.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs and stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 108cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Reception (Library Reception)

• Library Reception is located in the South Wing of the Library on the ground floor.
• The desk is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There are barriers to reach the reception and library with a width of 135cm. These can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There are self service machines opposite the reception desk which can be seen in photograph 6.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible software available on Library computers is of Read and Write Gold and Inspiration.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located to the right of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs in the south wing (shown in photograph 2).

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Lift (North Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the North Wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 140cm (5ft 2in 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (South Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the south wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 142cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
• There are 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (North Wing)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located along the North Wing corridor on the ground first and second floors.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located along the North Wing corridor on the ground floor..
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the North Wing corridor on the ground floor..
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floor of the North Wing..

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities (South Wing)

• Accessible toilet facilities are located in the south wing on all floors.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in the south wing on all floors.

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Accessible Shower (South Wing ML-G-05C)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the cafe area on the ground floor of the South Wing.
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (North Wing)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the north wing corridor on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 107cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets in the same location on the first and second floors.
  • The first floor toilet can be seen in photographs 5 and 6.
  • The second floor toilet can be seen in photographs 7 and 8.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (South Wing)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the café area on the ground floor in the south wing.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by 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.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets in the same location on the first and second floors.
  • The first floor toilet can be seen in photographs 4 and 5.
  • The second floor toilet can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.

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Standard Shower (South Wing)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the café area on the ground floor of the South Wing.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shallow step to access the shower.
  • A key card is needed to access the showers.
  • There are lockers in the shower area.

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Standard Toilet(s) (North Wing)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located along the corridor in the north block on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet can be seen in photograph 1.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located off the breakout room area on the first floor in the North Block.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet area can be seen in photographs 2 and 3.

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Standard Toilet(s) (South Wing)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the café area in the south wing on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet area can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located to your right on exiting the lift lobby on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the south wing lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • This toilet area can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.