Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Cambridge North.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the mezzanine seating area.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the services building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 350cm.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from the entrance to the services.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Free parking is limited to 3 hours.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
ATMs
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 85cm and 125cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the services.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Seating Area (Food Hall)
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Seating Area (Mezzanine)
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Location and Access
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- The Mezzanine seating area is at the front of the services, above the entrance.
- The most accessible route has stepped access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There are 17 steps to this area.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Room (Multi-Faith Room)
- The room is located at the rear of the services area, in the toilet area.
- The distance from the services entrance is 100m.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Shop (M and S Food)
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Access to the Shop
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- M&S Food is located to the left from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins and product displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
- The flooring is patterned.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located in the rear left of the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Self-service checkouts are available.
- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 130cm to 155cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 115cm.
- The height of the loading area is 60cm.
- The height of the packing area is 60cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Shop (WH Smith)
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Access to the Shop
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- WH Smith is located to the right, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located at the rear left of the shop.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 130cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Self-service checkouts are available.
- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 140cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 100cm.
- The height of the loading area is 60cm.
- The height of the packing area is 60cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Shop (Wye Gifts)
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Access to the Shop
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- WYE Gifts is located at the entrance to the services building.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located at the front left of the shop .
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 124cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Food and Drink (Fresh, Chopstix, GDK and KFC)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- Fresh is located to the left, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 87cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
- The following are available: takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Restaurant Bar Café 2
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- Chopstix is located ahead from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 90cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards, countertop, pictorial and digital.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Restaurant Bar Café 3
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- GDK is located to the left, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm .
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 112cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), countertop, touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Restaurant Bar Café 4
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- KFC is located to the rear left, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 110cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), menu boards, countertop, touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Food and Drink (Costa, West Cornwall Pasty Co., McDonald's and El Mex)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- Costa is located to the right, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 85cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital).
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Restaurant Bar Café 2
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- West Cornwall Pasty Co. is located ahead from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 89cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Restaurant Bar Café 3
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- McDonald's is located to the rear right, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 85cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Restaurant Bar Café 4
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- El Mex is located to the right, from the entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 95cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and touchscreen.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Seating Area (Outside)
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Location and Access
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- Outside seating is located at the front of the services.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
- The distance from the services entrance is 100m.
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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 inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a medium 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 200cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- 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 low colour contrast.
- 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 93cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- 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 80cm 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 108cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary 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.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
- The Changing Places toilet is 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 distance from the services entrance is 100m.
- 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 level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 430cm (width) x 289cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right 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 medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
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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.
- The soap dispenser is 81cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium 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 long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- A privacy screen is available.
- 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
- The room is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
- The distance from the services entrance is 95m.
- 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 away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- There is also a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has push taps.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
