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The Oracle - Toilets and Changing Places

The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, RG1 2AG

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Changing Places facilities are located on the Riverside level (level 0), near the Riverside entrance into The Oracle.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the Riverside level (level 0), near the Riverside entrance into The Oracle; on level 0 just beyond the ReadiBus entrance, next to the lift; and on level 2 off the Town Walk, near the Redibus/Town Walk/Shopmobility lift.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the Riverside level (level 0), near the Riverside entrance into The Oracle.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located within the Family Room on the Riverside level (level 0), near the Riverside entrance into The Oracle.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations and the Family Room on the Riverside level (level 0), near the Riverside entrance into The Oracle.

Radar Keys

  • Radar keys, if needed for access to changing places or toilets with adaptations, are available from any security officer on duty.

Changing Places (Riverside Level 0)

  • The facility is located on the Riverside level (level 0), after the Riverside entrance, to the right of the stairs, escalators and lift.
  • The facility is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Riverside entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from any security officer on duty.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 470cm x 306cm.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The facility toilet is peninsular.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • 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.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 121cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Riverside Level 0 - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the Riverside level (level 0), after the Riverside entrance, to the right of the stairs, escalators and lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Riverside entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 any security officer on duty.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are two additional toilets with adaptations next to the one surveyed.
    • One of the toilets with adaptations has a left-hand transfer and a baby change table (as shown in the photographs).
    • The other accessible toilet is similar to the one surveyed with a right-hand transfer.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 - ReadiBus Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 0 next to the lift, just beyond the ReadiBus entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Readibus entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 any security officer on duty.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 235cm (6ft 9in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Town Walk - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the Broad Street side of the Level 2 Town Walk, through the unmarked automatic double doors opposite Kiko Milano, next to the Readibus/Town Walk/Shopmobility lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lifts at the Broad Street entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 any security officer on duty.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 218cm (5ft x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Comments View
    • The toilet with adaptations is approximately 30m from the lifts at the Broad Street entrance.
    • There are additional toilets with adaptations on the Riverside level (level 0) of the centre.

Standard Toilet(s) (Riverside Level 0)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • The female and male toilets are located on the Riverside level (level 0), after the Riverside entrance, to the right of the stairs, escalators and lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the Riverside entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 71cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Family Room(s) (Riverside Level 0)

  • Family Room is located on the Riverside level (level 0), after the Riverside entrance, on the right of the stairs, escalators and lift.
  • There is wayfinding signage for the room(s).
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step free access into the room(s).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • The following types of seating are available in the Family Room; armchairs and stools.
  • The height of the counter is 80cm.
  • The type of flooring in this family room is carpet and laminate.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • There is not an accessible toilet within the Family Room.
  • There are standard toilet facilities within the Family Room.
  • There is a lower toilet for children.
  • Baby changing facilities are available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 75cm.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the entry push button is 85cm.
    • The height of the exit button is 117cm.
    • There is a private breastfeeding room within the family room.
    • The access width into the breastfeeding room is 88cm (as shown in the photographs).
    • A mat in the seating area could present a trip hazard.