Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest step-free train station is Glasgow Central.
- The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: some staff areas on the mezzanine floor.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, automatic doors, narrow barriers and pillars.
- Floors -2 to 7 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is a member of staff to welcome visitors at the entrance.
- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in the first aid / wellbeing room.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- The toilets with adaptations are located throughout the office.
- The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located throughout the office.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the office.
- Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located on one floor of the office.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located on one floor of the office.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located on St Vincent Street, at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is an intercom at a height of 116cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 60cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 53cm.
- There is a steep ramp with handrails on both sides after the second door.
- There is a wider automatic gate for users by the standard-width security barriers, it is 92cm wide.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located on St Vincent Street, at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with LLOYDS BANKING GROUP.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 174cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 14cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
Reception (Lloyds Banking Group Welcome Space)
- The reception is located to the left as you enter the foyer from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors and pillars.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has glare from overhead lights reflecting off white countertops and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: sofas without castors.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer )
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the ground floor foyer.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 40m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 121cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 68cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 105cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left after the security barriers from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- Floors -2 to 7 are accessed by this lift.
- There is clear signage in the lift lobbies indicating the floor number.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift opening width is 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are 3 lifts in this location.
- The lifts available at this location are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left after the security barriers from the accessible entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- This is a U-shaped staircase.
- Floors -2 to 7 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is clear signage in the stairwells indicating the floor number.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 86cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- Signage on cupboards and drawers is pictorial, Braille and written text.
- The sink is 86cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- The height of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap is 86cm.
- There are instructions for use of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some of the seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a microwave and a vending machine.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- The dishwasher does have a sign to show if it is in use or empty.
- Power sockets are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are 1 similar kitchens in the building.
- Other kitchens with this layout are located on one other floor of the office.
- This is an example of a typical kitchen in this office.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and automatic doors.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (152cm x 152cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: blinds.
- The layout of the room varies depending on use.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Electric sockets and data points are in easy reach when seated.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles, captioning facilities and screen readers.
- Instructions for use of the room and facilities are available in electronic format.
- Storage facilities in this room include floor standing cupboards.
- There are no lockers nearby.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.
- Instructions for use of the room and facilities is available via a QR code on the screen.
- The room uses Microsoft Teams Rooms to provide accessibility features.
- This is an example of a typical meeting room in this office.
Room (Contemplation Room)
- There are 2 rooms of this type.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: a solid door without glazing, a door lock and a privacy screen.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
- Storage facilities in this room include shoe storage.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The room does not have adjustable temperature controls.
Area (Event Space)
- There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The layout of the room varies depending on use.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The height to the top of the surface of the desks or tables is 74cm.
- The clear height under the desks or tables is 72cm.
- Instructions for use of the room and facilities are available in electronic format.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.
- Instructions for use of the room and facilities is available via a QR code on the screen and posters in the room.
- The room uses Microsoft Teams Rooms to provide accessibility features.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 440cm (width) x 310cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
- This is a wet room.
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 98cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 107cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 178cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is no shower seat.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser which is height adjustable with the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 102cm.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 74cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are between 100cm and 134cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
