Access Guide
Access To (Stand E)
- Stand E is located on the south west side of the ground.
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- The most accessible route has stepped access.
- There are 9 steps.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Spectator Seating Area
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
- This seating area has a dedicated food and drink outlet.
- This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
- The toilet facilities are located behind Stand E, between Blocks E3 and E5.
Designated Viewing Area
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the back of Stand E, in Row 21.
- There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The designated viewing area is clearly marked.
- There are 10+ designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
- Companions sit next to you.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
- There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
- Step-free access to the designated viewing area is via the first floor of The Point.
- Please see the Detailed Access Guide for The Point for further information regarding access and facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Stand E - Blocks E3/E4 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located behind Stand E, on the concourse between Blocks E3 and E4.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 142cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 118cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Stand E - Blocks E4/E5)
- The room is located behind Stand E, on the concourse between Blocks E4 and E5.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- There is also a wash basin and a hand dryer in the room.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Car Park 3 - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located behind Stand E, at the entrance to car park 3.
- The Changing Places toilet is not in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 300cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 52cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
