Access Guide
Spa/Leisure Facilities Summary
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Leisure Facilities Information
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- The leisure facilities are located on the lower ground floor of the hotel.
- Facilities include; a hot tub, an accessible changing room, a steam room, a fitness suite, a reception, treatment rooms, a swimming pool, changing areas and a sauna.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
- There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print.
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in Syon Park next to the hotel.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point
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Drop-Off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is not signposted/clearly marked.
- The drop-off point is located in front of the hotel entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
Hotel Parking
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Parking
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- The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front of the hotel .
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
- The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 367cm x 480cm.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There is an overflow car park for Hilton Team Members and visitors.
- Syon Park Car Park is located next to the hotel car park as shown in photographs 10-12.
There is a height restriction barrier for Syon Park Car Park.
The height restriction is 270cm.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m from the hotel entrance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
Outside Access (Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hotel .
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 83cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
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Comments
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- The height of the push button to exit is 80cm (as shown in photograph 5).
Lift (Kallima Spa & Rooms)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the end of the lobby on the right hand side.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m from the hotel entrance.
- There is 1 other lift in this location.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A Hilton Team Member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1 and 2.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 133cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left from the hotel entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 13m from the hotel entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There is a single heavy door to enter/exit the stairwell on the ground floor (as shown in photograph 1).
There are double heavy doors to enter/exit the stairwell on the lower ground floor (shown in photograph 4). - The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG and G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low to moderate.
Entrance (Kallima Spa Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of the hotel.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the Kallima Spa entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 12m from the Kallima Spa entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Seats are available for guests at reception.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Hilton Team Members are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/10/2019.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
Eating and Drinking (Spa Café)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right hand side from the Kallima Spa entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Hilton Team Members can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; handheld menus and large print menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Hilton Team Members can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are available.
- Adapted cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- There is a portable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 41cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also sofas.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a Hilton Team Member upon request.
Changing Area
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located on the right hand side of the corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 20m from reception.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- The changing area is open plan with bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing area.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Accessible Changing Room
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Location and Access
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- This accessible changing room is located on the right hand side of the corridor.
- This accessible changing room is approximately 35m from the Kallima Spa entrance.
- There is step-free access to the accessible changing room.
- This is a shared changing room.
- A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 250cm x 380cm.
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Toilet Features
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- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 100cm from floor level.
- 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 83cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 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 both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 146cm and 179cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- 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 65cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 47cm.
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a bench for changing.
- There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible changing room.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 108cm.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is situated in the spa .
- The fitness suite is located on the left hand side of the corridor.
- The fitness suite can be used by members, guests or visitors.
- The fitness suite is not staffed.
- There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- The doors are manual.
- The door opening width is 80cm.
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Fitness Suite Information
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- Hilton Team Members receive training in assisting disabled people.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed, cable resistance machines and free weights.
- The type of flooring in the fitness suite is vinyl and laminate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Swimming Pool
- The swimming pool is situated in the spa .
- The swimming pool can be used by members, guests or visitors.
- There is not a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 8 steps.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going down.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- Seating around the pool includes; chairs with armrests.
- There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
- There is a hot tub in the swimming pool area.
- There are steps for access to the hot tub.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the hot tub.
- There are also reclining sun loungers without armrests.
Sauna
- There is step free access to the sauna.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The sauna has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
Steam Room
- There is step free access to the steam room.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The steam room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The steam room has bench seating.
- There is an emergency alarm in the steam room.
Treatment Rooms (Room 5 - Single)
- There is / are 10 treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 5.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is numerical signage for the room, that is clearly visible.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- There is a/are door(s) into the treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- The room does have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Treatment Rooms (Room 9 - Double)
- There is / are 10 treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 9.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is numerical signage for the room, that is clearly visible.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- There is a/are door(s) into the treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- The room does have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
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Comments
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- There is an ensuite in this room with a standard toilet, wash basin and wheel in shower (as shown in photographs 4-10).
- The height of the toilet seat is 46cm.
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
- The height of the flip down chair for the shower is 47cm.
Treatment Rooms (The Snug)
- There is / are 1 treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; The Snug.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- There is a/are door(s) into the treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is not adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- Lighting levels are low to moderate.
Changing Area (Bathroom)
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Changing Area
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- There is not a/are not changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located at the end of the corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 45m from reception.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard toilets and standard showers.
- This is a shared changing area.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are adjustable.
- The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
- There is a small lip at threshold of the entrance to the shower.
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.