Access Guide
Introduction
- Ticket Office - 020 7740 3470 or [email protected].
- Disabled Liaison Officer - 020 7232 2222 or [email protected].
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 7 hospitality suites and Arry's bar.
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Comments
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- Opening times vary depending on matches and events taking place at the stadium.
Opening Times (Ticket Office)
- Monday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Thursday 09:30 - 17:00..
- Friday 09:30 - 17:00..
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Comments
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- Opening times vary on a match day.
- The ticket office is open before and after the match..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in South Bermondsey.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is South Bermondsey.
- The nearest underground station is Surrey Quays.
Parking (Non Match Days)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 510cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the venue.
Parking (Match Days)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 510cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Gate W1.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Gate W14.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of West Stand.
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Comments
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- Parking needs to be booked in advance on match days.
- There can be a drop-off letter provided so that people can be dropped outside the West Stand and the car parked elsewhere.
- There is a designated car park available behind North Stand for away supporters.
- This needs to be booked in advance.
- There are an additional 8 spaces available in Bolina Road.
- Please contact the Disabled Liaison Officer for more information.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the middle of the West Stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a steward stationed at the entrance on match days to open the door and provide assistance.
Outside Access (Club Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the club shop.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a separate entrance and exit.
Level Change (Club Shop Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Gate W1)
- This information is for the entrance located on the north west corner of the West Stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a steward stationed at the entrance on match days to open the door and provide assistance.
Lift (Gate W1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the gate.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from Gate W1.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 205cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Gate W14)
- This information is for the entrance located on the south west corner of the West Stand.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a steward stationed at the entrance on match days to open the door and provide assistance.
Lift (Gate W14)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just after the gate.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from Gate W14.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 205cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception (Main)
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors (Main Reception)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift (Main Reception)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from main entrance.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are hearing loops located at counters 4, 11 and the ticket collection.
- There is a ticket office for away supporters behind the North Stand.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on events.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users have separate seating areas.
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Home Support Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- The access is by lift.
- Wheelchair seating is located in the Lower West Stand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 5m (16ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet is located either end of the stand.
- There is an audio description service.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is required for the system.
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Away Support Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located in the Lower North Stand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 7m.
- The accessible toilet is located in the north west corner.
- There is an audio description service.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- A deposit is required for the system.
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Comments
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- The away designated supporters area is not covered and can be subject to the elements.
- Supporters can be moved to the home designated supporters area.
- Supporters wishing to stay in the away supporters area blankets and rain coats can be provided.
- Please ask a steward for either of these.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower West Stand)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the the W1 lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the north west corner of the Lower West Stand.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 210cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower West Stand B)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the the W14 lift.
- This accessible toilet is located south west corner of the Lower West Stand.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 210cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower North Stand)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the W1 Gate.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the away designated seating in the north west corner of the Lower North Stand.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 390cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are not available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar accessible toilets in the other 3 corners of the stadium.
Toilet with Adaptations (East Stand Block 43)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Block 43.
- This accessible toilet is located in the centre of the East Stand.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are 3 similar accessible toilets in the East Stand.
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the East Stand Block 43 accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Toilet with Adaptations (Hospitality First floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the hospitality suite on the West Stand first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 330cm (6ft 3in x 10ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the hospitality suite accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located throughout the stadium.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- The picture on the left shows the view from the home designated area and the photo on the right shows the view from the away designated area.