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Summary

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• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • There is a/are Changing Places toilet(s) located on the ground floor of the building to the left, to the rear of the cafe.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, first, second, third and fourth floors of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors of the building.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors of the building.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor of the building.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The City campus is located in the centre of Liverpool City centre. The Liverpool city region is well connected to the UK motorway network.
    From the M6 take the M62, M58 or M56 to reach the city centre. The building is located on the corner of Tithebarn Street (A5046) and Vauxhall Road (A5038).
  • There is parking available at the building for staff permit holders and Blue Badge Holders.
    There are various NCP car parks in the area.
  • For more information on details of city car parking facilities please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Pickop Street stop, located on the opposite side of Vauxhall Road from the building. Bus routes 54, 56, 58A and TO54 use this stop.
  • For more information on buses in the Merseyside region please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street Station.
  • Liverpool Lime Street station is just under 1 km to the south east of the building. There is no direct bus from the station to the building.
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  • For more information on Liverpool Lime Street station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Metro View
  • The nearest Metro station is Moorfields Station.
  • Moorfields Station is approximately 300 m to the south west of the building.
    Turn right on exiting the station and continue along Moorfields for approximately 100 m. At the junction with Tithebarn Street, turn right. The building is approximately 200 m on the opposite side of the road.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 231 3168.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building on Smithfield Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Liverpool John Moores University'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.

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Reception (Main Building Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main 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 at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not 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 90cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 87cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 120cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 90cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the Faculty of Health via a slight slope.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Reception (Faculty Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the ground floor of the building to the left.
  • The reception point is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is not staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood and laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor to the left.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the Faculty of Health.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at the left side of the Faculty of Health reception desk.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Faculty of Health.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the building in Faculty of Health.
  • The stairs are approximately 36m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left of the building within the Faculty of Health.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
• 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 low.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 270cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
• At the time of the surveyors visit in April 2024, the lifts in the Faculty of Health only accessed the 3rd floor due to construction work in the building.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor to the left.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff 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 not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 45cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located to the left as you enter, at the rear of the cafe.
  • The facility is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main reception.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff on the main reception.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 185cm x 350cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is not 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 low.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 79cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • 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 high.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 124cm from the floor.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor within the Faculty of Health.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • 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 is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • 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 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 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 89cm (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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (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 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 102cm.
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, towards the rear of the Faculty of Health.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • 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 is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever 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 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 73cm (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 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 89cm.
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the toilet block on the ground floor in the Faculty of Health.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 43m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.