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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, male and female changing rooms with standard showers and toilets.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  G Level: Breakpoint Café, Event Theatre, Lecture Theatres A&B
  Level 1: Rooms K101-K122, Arts & Media Centre, Black/White & Colour Photocopies
  Level 2: Rooms K201-K224
  Level 3: Rooms 301-320, Staff Office
  Level 4: Rooms K401-K420
  Level 5: Rooms K501-K521
  Level 6: Rooms K601-K620
  Level 7: Rooms K701-K721
  Level 8: Rooms K801-K809, Keyworth Conference Suite.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The London South Bank University Southwark Campus is located in the centre of London. The Southwark Campus is located on Borough Road (A3202) just off the A3. The Southwark Campus is within the London Congestion Charge Zone.
  • There is very limited parking at the campus with no public parking being provided. A small number of Blue Badge bays may be made available if arranged in advance with security. There are some pay and display areas located on the surrounding streets of the Southwark Campus including on Borough Road.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop to the Southwark Campus is the Borough Road stop on Southwark Bridge Road, approximately 200m from the Borough Road Building. This stop is served by the 344 route. There are additional bus stops on the A201 (London Road) approximately 500m from the Borough Road Building which are served by routes 12, 45, 68, 148, 171, 176, 468, N68, N89, N171.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is the Elephant and Castle Station. This station is approximately 850m from the Borough Road Building via the A201. This station is operated by the Thameslink and Southeastern services.
• By Underground View
  • The closest underground station is the Elephant and Castle underground. This station is approximately 600m from the Borough Road Building via the A201. This station is operated by the Bakerloo and Northern Line Services.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on how to reach the Southwark Campus and university buildings.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus and underground travel throughout London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national train time tabling, services and ticket pricing.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7815 6454.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0800 923 8888.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7815 6417.
• Email: [email protected].

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 570cm (7ft 3in x 18ft 8in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Ontario Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking on Ontario Street can accommodate up to 5 vehicles.
  • There is a dropped kerb at the entrance into Ontario Street.
  • There is also on street parking on Keyworth Street outside of the K2 building, but this is for car club and Permit holders only, from 8:30am-6:30pm.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • To access this entrance wheelchair users will have their key card grant them access through this entrance.
  • If this does not work, they can contact security who can open the door for them.
  • If the visitors are not staff or students, they can gain access by entering the K2 building and obtaining an access pass from the main reception, for which they can access the Keyworth building through K2 or the main entrance.
  • The key card height for exit is 105cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to main areas of the building and reception.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to main areas of the building and reception.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are two long and steep ramps to overcome the level change after the main entrance. The ramps are located to the right as you enter. The ramp can be seen from photographs 1 to 8 and the steps from photographs 9 to 12.
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception

• Main reception is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance.
• The desk is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is ramped or stepped access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers at this reception.
  • There is 1 wide barrier which is operated by reception and has a width of 100cm
  • There are 4 entrance and 3 exit barriers with a width of 50cm.

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Other Floors (Opposite Main Reception)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1.
  • The stairs are located opposite reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
  • The stairs are located at the end of the corridor, on the left opposite the reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There is an identical staircase behind reception, on the right at the end of the corridor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite the reception, at the end of the corridor on the left.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical lifts at the rear of reception, on the right side of the corridor.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors within both the male and female standard toilet areas. 1 accessible toilet opposite the standard male toilets on the ground floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors. The male and female toilets on the ground floor are located in front of the security barriers. Standard male toilets are on the left corner of the corridors and the standard female toilets are on the right corner of the corridors from floors 1 to 8..

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the standard male toilets on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm 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.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 3)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the third floor, on the right side of the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • 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 poor.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Floor 6)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor 6 on the right side of the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • 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 poor.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm 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 a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Opposite Standard Male Toilets)

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite male standard toilets on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main reception.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 300cm x 210cm (9ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm 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.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 80cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 59cm (1ft 11in).
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is fair.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the raised ground floor, past reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the reception.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard male and female toilets on all floors.