Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link SEC Centre (Scottish Event Campus).
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-city-council/access-guides/sec-centre-scottish-event-campus
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- There is a dedicated accessibility telephone line to the venue. Please call 08009 520 110 for tickets, requests or advice.
- The SSE Hydro is part of the Scottish Event Campus.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Glasgow.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Exhibition Centre.
- The nearest underground station is St Enoch.
Parking (Drop-off Point and Courtesy Shuttle Bus)
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located near the West Entrance of the neighbouring SEC Centre.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- The rear car park is separately run but there is an agreement with the venue that it can be used for drop-offs.
- Customers can enter the SEC Centre via its West Entrance and pass through to the main entrance which is close to the Hydro West Doors (SEC Bridge Side) entrance.
- This can be around a 400 metre journey so a courtesy shuttle (Gus the Bus) service is also available from the drop-off point.
- There is a wheelchair space which is accessed via a 79cm wide folding ramp.
- The ramp is steep, although assistance is available.
- There are 2 steps to access rear seating.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is SEC Hydro Car Park.
- The car park is located to the left of the building on Stobcross Road.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the SEC Armadillo building on Congress Road.
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- The drop-off point is closed off during SSE Hydro evening events.
- There are several designated bays within the multi-storey car park on level 3 which is linked by the bridge to the car park lift.
- The bridge has easy slopes towards the centre.
- The car park also has its own lifts.
Level Change (Car Park Bridge)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up and over from the car park.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Lift (Car Park Bridge)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located outside, to the right of the building.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the car park bridge side 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors (Car Park Bridge)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Outside Access (East Doors / OVO Energy Door (Car Park Bridge Side) Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Comments
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- During events stewards will be holding both sets of doors open.
- The doors to the right are marked 'Accessibility Entrance'.
Outside Access (Main Entrance (South Doors))
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Comments
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- During events stewards will be holding both sets of doors open.
- The doors to the far left and right are automatic.
- The central doors are for Hydro Club VIP Members.
Outside Access (West Doors (SEC Bridge Side) Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).
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Comments
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- During events, stewards will be holding both sets of doors open.
- The doors to the left are marked 'Accessibility Entrance'.
- There are similar sets of doors on opposite sides of the building.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the West Doors (SEC Bridge Side) entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/07/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Reception (OVO Energy Customer Desk)
- The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the East Doors/OVO Energy Door (Car Park Bridge Side) entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is infrared.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the main arena.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is not level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located through to the left of the building.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 12m (13yd 4in).
- The accessible toilet is located halfway up the accessible ramp behind the seating.
- There is not an audio description service.
- The main floor area will have level access seating when temporary seating is in use.
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Comments
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- Temporary seating areas will be fixed to the main floor during some events where space allows.
- There is an identical area of ground floor accessible seating to the right of the building.
- There is level access seating beside the accessible seating on both sides of the first floor, sections M and G.
- There is also a row of level access seating in each of the executive club boxes.
Level Change (Accessible Seating)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the accessible seating.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the arena floor leading up to the stand.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
Eating and Drinking
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
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Comments
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- Food service counters and kiosks are located all around the main arena atrium space.
- There are fixed hearing loops fitted at the counters.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G, 2.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are several sets of similar stairs throughout the building.
- There are escalators at either side of the building.
- Prior to and during events, one side of each escalator will go up, the other down.
- After an event both sides of each escalator will be coming down.
Other Floors (VIP First Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Third Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional seating and third floor standard toilets.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the building as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 260cm x 165cm (8ft 6in x 5ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is an identical lift available to the left of the building.
Lift (VIP Section (Hydro Club))
- The lift is located to the left beside the stairs.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 114cm x 190cm (3ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are identical lifts available either side of the building.
Sports Ground (Second Floor)
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located to the left of the building.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 12m (13yd 4in).
- The accessible toilet is located through the arena doors on the left.
- There is level access seating along from the accessible seating area here.
Level Change (Standard Seating)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down and up to the standard seating.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - VIP Club Lounge)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The café/bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lounge entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.
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Comments
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- There is step-free access to the rear viewing row here, with 2-4 clearly marked steps without handrails down to the rows in front.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - VIP Club Suites)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The café/bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.
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Comments
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- There is step-free access to the rear viewing rows here, with 2-4 clearly marked steps without handrails down to the rows in front.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - VIP Star Suite)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the VIP lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The standard height for tables is 110cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor - VIP Balcony)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does not serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the VIP lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
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Comments
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- There is 1 clearly marked step without handrails to the rear row of the viewing area here.
Eating and Drinking (The Hideout Restaurant)
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The café/bar is located on the first floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located round to the left of the building, before the arena.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from door stewards beside the toilets.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 310cm (6ft 5in x 10ft 2in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar toilet at the opposite side of the building with transfer space to the left.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Arena - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the side entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located behind the ground floor accessible seating area, halfway up the ramp.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from door stewards.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 270cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet at the opposite side of the arena with transfer space to the right.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - VIP Lounge/Suites - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the left from the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from door stewards.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 275cm (6ft 5in x 9ft).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet offering right hand transfer space, located near the other lift (photographs 7 to 12).
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - VIP Balcony - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the VIP lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, next to the VIP Balcony.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 216cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Changing Places (Second Floor - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The facility is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- The width of the door is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 240cm x 385cm (7ft 10in x 12ft 8in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 255cm (8ft 4in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor to the left as you leave the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from door stewards.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 220cm (6ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet beside this with transfer space on the right (photographs 7 to 10).
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter, before the arena.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are identical toilets on the opposite side of the building and several other similar sets throughout the building.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - VIP Lounge/Suites)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located round to the left from the first floor stairs.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the first floor stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are identical toilets to these at the opposite side of the first floor.
- There are shared toilets near the Balcony.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the building before the seating.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the building before the seating.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are identical toilets to the right of the second floor.
Standard Toilet(s) (Third Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located halfway up the third floor stairs.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are identical toilets off the opposite side of the buildings set of third floor stairs.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- There is a wheelchair borrowing service available.
- Please contact the venue prior to your visit for more information.