Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The nearest step-free train station is Halifax.
- The nearest bus station is Halifax.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There are also revolving doors adjacent to the accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The Basement to Floor 4 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 are fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
- 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 left and right in the 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 throughout the office.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located in the entrance foyer, next to the reception.
Entrance (Trinity Road)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with LLOYDS BANKING GROUP.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 96cm.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.
- There is a set of revolving doors adjacent to the door surveyed.
Reception (Lloyds Banking Group Welcome Space)
- The reception is located on the left as you enter.
- The distance from the Trinity Road entrance is 3m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- 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.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
- Access beyond this area is escorted and the Welcome Space staff can activate the barriers on request from the escort.
Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the foyer, next to the reception.
- 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 distance from Trinity Road entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- 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 inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 385cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
- This is not 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 200cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm.
- 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 85cm 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 180cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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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.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter, through the security barriers.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The Basement to Floor 4 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 tactile markings and a low 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 160cm (width) x 260cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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, with unshaded light sources.
- There are 4 lifts in this location.
- The lifts available at this location are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located next to the lifts.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- This is a U-shaped staircase.
- The Basement to Floor 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is clear signage in the stairwells indicating the floor number.
- There are 14 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Contemplation Room)
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is Braille, 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 90cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: a solid door without glazing, an occupied sign, a door lock and blinds.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Storage facilities in this room include shoe storage.
- 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.
- This is an example of a typical Contemplation Room in this office.
Room (Wudu Room)
- The room is located within the Contemplation Room.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is Braille 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 90cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not 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 and a door lock.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The furniture and floor have a medium 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 are no lockers nearby.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.
- This is an example of a typical Wudu Room in this office.
Wellbeing Room (Returning Parents Room)
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is Braille, 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 90cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: a solid door without glazing, an occupied sign and a door lock.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin, a fridge, a paper towel dispenser, a wastebasket and a mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are between 115cm and 175cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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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 and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 217cm (width) x 243cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- 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 has a padded backrest.
- 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 90cm 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 74cm 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 cannot 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 102cm 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 123cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This is a typical Toilet with Adaptations in this office. Toilets with Left Hand Transfer are also available.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (152cm x 152cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: a door lock.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There are no lockers nearby.
- 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 has adjustable temperature controls.
Kitchen
- There is step-free level access via lift 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 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
- The lowered work surface is 80cm from the floor.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- Signage on cupboards and drawers is pictorial, Braille, written text and tactile.
- The sink is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
- The lowered sink is 80cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- The height of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap is 140cm.
- The height of the lowered counter-top boiled and chilled water tap is 112cm.
- There are instructions for use of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and a microwave.
- 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are 3 similar kitchens in the building.
- Other kitchens with this layout are located throughout the office.
- This is an example of a typical Kitchen .
