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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Showcase Café, Media Resources, classrooms, Study Support Centre, Hall, Exams, Nido Volans Centre with Chef's Table Restaurant, Rookery Cafe and Lounge, Stationery Shop, a student common room and the Computer Learning Centre.

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• Comments View
  • The main building is linked internally to the Banking and Professional Centre via the main reception and foyer.
  • There is also an internal link from the ground floor to the Life Centre (sports centre).

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 17:30.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Bromley.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Bromley South.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• 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 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There are 5 Blue Badge bays in the front car park.
  • There are 10 additional bays in the rear car park.
  • These are close to the rear entrance direct to the lower ground floor and to the Life Centre.

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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 off Rookery Lane.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Access into the building is by a swipe card only.
  • There are 3 gates which are controlled by swipe card in the reception foyer.
  • The accessible gate has a width of 89cm and the other gates have a width of 60cm.
  • Security staff are located at the foyer, who can give assistance when required.

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Outside Access (Access from the Entrance Foyer)

• This information is for the entrance located off the entrance foyer.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Outside Access (The Nido Volans Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the right side of the building, facing Rookery Lane.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is for staff and students or visitors who have already signed in at the main entrance.

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Level Change (The Nido Volans Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Access to Outside Facilities)

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Level Change (Access to Outside Facilities)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp leads to a sheltered paved area with picnic bench seating.

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Reception (The Nido Volans Centre Entrance)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the second set of doors.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • There are security barriers to the right of the desk.
  • The width of the accessible barrier is 94cm.
  • The width of the standard barrier is 60cm.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located along the main corridor.
• There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Lower Ground Floor)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main building lower ground floor direct entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 85cm (3ft 3in x 2ft 9in).
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical staircases.
  • The staircases are located at the rear and in the centre of the building.

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Lift (Central)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the central area of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 135cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does 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 low.

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Lift (Rear Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 150m (164yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 165cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 5in).
• 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 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift is located next to the lower ground floor direct entrance.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• This is a Clos-o-Mat toilet.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lower ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main lower ground floor corridor, near to the entrance to the Nido Volans Centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception or the premises office.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 330cm (5ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet is a Closomat automatic wash/dry model.
  • This room contains a portable electric hoist.
  • There is an additional accessible toilet to the right of this one, just before the stairs down to the 14-16 College.
  • This toilet is 165 x 195cm and has the transfer space to the right, as shown in the photographs.
  • There are 4 further accessible toilets within the Nido Volans Centre and one in the 14-16 College.
  • Please see the guides to those venues for details.
  • Wall mounted grabrails are on the right only.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor West Wing)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the central lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the main ground floor corridor, opposite the study support centre.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception or the premises office.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 288cm (5ft 11in x 9ft 5in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • 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 a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There was a bin in the transfer space at the time of the survey.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor Main Building East Wing)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• This is a Clos-o-Mat toilet.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception of a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 200cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 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 not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The Closomat (wash/ dry) toilet can be operated by controls on either side or with the remote control.

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Accessible Toilet (Second Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the central lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the main second floor corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception or the premises office.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 215cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 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 a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • 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 toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main lower ground floor corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Additional level access male and female toilets are located on the ground and third floors.
  • There are also standard female toilets on the first and second floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.