Access Guide
Accommodation Summary
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Parking and Transport
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- The accommodation does not have its own parking facilities.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There is a university bus service stop within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- The nearest bus stop is the Accommodation Centre bus stop located on University Road. The bus stop is approximately 0.1mile from the building.
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Residence Information
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- This residence is made up of 18 buildings.
- All buildings at this residence have similar access to the one surveyed.
- The residence surveyed was Faraday Block L.
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Accessible Accommodation Information
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- The accommodation has 2 rooms in total.
- There is an/are accessible room(s) within the accommodation.
- The accommodation has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible bathroom facilities.
- There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
- There is/are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Standard Accommodation Information
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- There is standard accommodation on the ground floor.
- Ground floor accommodation does have level access.
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with shower pods and shared bathrooms with shower pods.
- There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
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Amenities and Communal Facilities
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- There is a convenience store within approximately 200 metres of the residence.
- Communal facilities within this residence include a staffed reception, a launderette and a common room.
- The communal facilities for the accommodation surveyed include; a kitchen and a dining area.
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Additional Accessibility Aids
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- There is a deaf alert system available on request.
- Vibrating pillows alarms are available on request.
- Bed raisers are not available on request.
- Portable hoists are not available on request.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The postcode for the SAT-NAV is LE11 3TT. The campus is located to the west of the town centre. Loughborough's nearest motorway link is the M1; the campus is just two miles from Junction 23. The University is clearly signed on all the other main approach roads to Loughborough.
- Parking on campus is restricted. Visitors are asked to use the main entrance on Epinal Way. When you arrive, security will advise you where to park and issue you with a temporary parking permit. Disabled visitors are requested to telephone the security office before visiting so that suitable parking can be arranged. For more information contact the security office on 01509 222 141.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- The nearest bus stop is located on University Road and the Sprint bus stops here. Alternatively Kinchbus Number 7 commences from Loughborough Railway station and brings you straight to campus.
- For more information on Kinchbus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Loughborough.
- Loughborough railway station is located off Station Boulevard. The station is approximately 2 miles from the campus. Loughborough railway station is served by east midlands railway.
- For more information on East Midlands Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Loughborough Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222765.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Support Team support students living with any long term condition which has a disabling impact on their studies. The Disability Office is located in the Bridgeman Building.
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 770.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 274 488.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01509 222 765.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 4.
- The car park is located on Spinney Hl Way.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
Parking (Car Park 4)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Spinney Hill Way.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 231cm (width) x 503cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 118m from the Student Accommodation Centre entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, students, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Reception)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the building.
- This entrance gives access to the reception area.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Whitworth Reception'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There is a similar door to access the reception to the left of this one (shown in photo 4). The door opening is 72cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and wood.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- This reception serves the following accommodation halls: Whitworth, Royce, Faraday and Rutherford.
- There is a printer in the reception area that students may use.
Opening Times (Reception)
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Faraday Walk.
- This entrance gives access to accessible accommodation Block L.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Faraday L'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 115cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (to room 0.01, 0.02, shared bathroom and kitchen)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter Faraday Block L.
- This entrance gives access to accessible accommodation.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 92cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 97cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is not step-free access throughout the building .
- There is stepped access to standard accommodation on the first floor.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in the middle of Faraday Block L.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the Faraday Block L main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Accommodation
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Accessible Room Information
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- This type of accessible room is located on the left of Faraday Block L.
- There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
- All accessible rooms of this type have similar specifications.
- Residents need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
- The room surveyed does not have an adjoining room.
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Accessible Room Features
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- The accessible room surveyed is located on the left of the ground floor of block L.
- The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was 0.01.
- There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
- The visual contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The door is manual with a key lock.
- The width of the door is 78cm.
- There are not lowered spy holes available.
- The visual contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The bed height is not adjustable.
- The height of the bed is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
- The bed is not moveable.
- The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
- The height of the desk is 73cm.
- The desk is not height adjustable.
- The desk knee recess has the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
- The room surveyed had a height adjustable chair without armrests and an armchair.
- Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
- The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
- The window controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is an emergency alarm in the room.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- The visual contrast between the room walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.
- There is a wash basin the room at a height of 76cm. The taps are lever twist. There is a pull cord operated light above the wash basin.
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Bathroom Facilities
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- This information relates to the shared bathroom.
- The visual contrast between the external bathroom door and wall is high.
- The bathroom door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the door into the bathroom is 76cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 247cm x 245cm.
- The bathroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
- The visual contrast between the bathroom walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm within the bathroom.
- The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the bathroom.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf immediately next to or behind the toilet.
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The lighting levels in the bathroom are moderate to good.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 182cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a flick operated light switch on the left outside the bathroom door. It is at a height of 104cm.
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Shower Details
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- The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- Shower controls have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
- The visual contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is low.
- There are two shelves to the left of the shower. They measure 61cm x 17cm and at heights of 106cm and 135cm.
Kitchen/Dining Area
- The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
- Lowered work surfaces are available.
- The height of the lowest work surface is 74cm.
- The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
- There is a knee recess under a work surface.
- A knee recess is provided adjacent to the sink and the hob.
- Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
- There are some low level cupboards.
- There are easy to grip handles or taps for cupboards.
- The height of the dining table is 69cm.
- There are dining chairs without armrests only.
- There are also stools available.
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Comments
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- The knee recess for the sink is 88cm wide.
- The knee recess for the hob is 80cm wide.
Outside Access (Faraday Common Room and Laundry Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Telford Way.
- This entrance gives access to the Faraday common room and laundry room.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Faraday Common and Laundry Room'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 key card reader is 125cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located from Telford Way to the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Common Room
- There is a manual, single door (with a locked extension leaf) that opens towards you (pull) to enter the common room.
- The door opening is 92cm/140cm (with extension).
- There is a mixture of seating including sofas and chairs both with and without armrests.
- Facilities in the common room include a TV, a table tennis table and a table football table.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The flooring is laminate.
Laundry Room
- Access to the laundry room is through the common room.
- The laundry room is accessed via a manual, single door which opens away from you (push).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door opening is 79cm.
- There are 3 low level washing machines and 3 stacked tumble driers.
- Washing facilities are operated via the 'Washstation' app.
- There is a sofa and a chair without armrests available.
- The flooring is vinyl.
- Lighting is moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Faraday Common and Laundry Room - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the common room and male standard toilet.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Faraday Common and Laundry Room main entrance.
- 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 198cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
- 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).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 not 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is 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 no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 103cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Toilet(s) (Faraday Common and Laundry Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the far right of the building.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the Faraday Common and Laundry Room main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Faraday Common and Laundry Room main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
