Access Guide
Getting To The Hospital
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By Road
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- The main hospital site is located in the city centre of Manchester on one of the busiest roads in the region.
It can be accessed by car via the M56 and Princess Road or the A34 and Birchfields Road from the south or the M66/M60 and Rochdale Road from the north.
Note that the roads surrounding the site will face disruption over the next few years due to works associated with the Bus Priority Package.
The post code for SAT NAV is M13 9WL. - Parking can be in high demand at the main site so please allow time to find a space when you arrive.
Car parking for patients and visitors is largely located in one of the two multi-storey car parks located at either the North East (Grafton Street Multi-storey) or South West (Hathersage Road Multi-storey) of the site.
Each of these car parks provide parking for patient, visitor and staff car parking and operates a pay on foot system where customers make their payment for parking on exiting the car park.
A very limited amount of parking is available in front of Accident and Emergency which is a pay and display car park.
There are no parking charges for: Disabled badge holders. Relatives of Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit patients. Frequent attenders (three or more times a week). Relatives of long stay patients.
If all disabled spaces are full, disabled badge holders may park in any normal car park space free of charge.
- The main hospital site is located in the city centre of Manchester on one of the busiest roads in the region.
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By Bus
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- The main hospital site on Oxford Road is very well served by buses.
Twenty different routes from across Manchester all stop directly here.
This includes the hospital hybrid bus (the 147) which costs £1.50 for a day ticket and travels from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station via the Universities, stopping on site.
The First Bus 18 Service from Langley stops on The Boulevard which is close to all main hospital entrances.
There is also a 'Park and Ride' service from which you can take a free shuttle bus to the main hospital site and then walk or catch a 5 minute bus down Oxford Road to the Dental Hospital.
The Trafford General Hospital shuttle runs from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. It departs from the main entrance of Trafford General Hospital towards the main hospital site on Oxford Road (and returns) approximately every 30 minutes.
- The main hospital site on Oxford Road is very well served by buses.
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By Train
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- The closest railway stations are Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), approximately 1 mile away, and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), approximately 1.5 miles away.
Both are a short walk, cycle or bus ride from the main hospital site on Oxford Road.
- The closest railway stations are Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), approximately 1 mile away, and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), approximately 1.5 miles away.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is at St Peter's Square at the north end of Oxford Road, approximately 1.5 miles away.
This is a short walk, cycle or bus ride from the main hospital site on Oxford Road. - For a personalised rail timetable, simply click the link below and enter your starting station, destination (MCO or MAN) and travel time.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Transport for Sick Children is a registered charity working throughout Greater Manchester and helping children to reach their hospital appointments.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The nearest tram stop is at St Peter's Square at the north end of Oxford Road, approximately 1.5 miles away.
Getting Help and Assistance
- To see the hospital map please click here (opens new tab).
- There is a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
- The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is located inside the Manchester Royal Infirmary Entrance 2.
- The telephone number for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is 0161 276 1234.
- The email address for the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is [email protected].
- Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
- A limited number of wheelchairs are available at each Hospital entrance.
Nursing staff complete an e-learning course to assist with treating patients with learning disabilities.
Hospital Parking
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Parking
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- The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
- The car park is located off The Boulevard and directly in front of the entrances to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 305cm x 600cm (10ft x 19ft 8in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located within the car parking area, directly outside the entrances to Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
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Comments
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- The nearest designated bay to Saint Mary's Hospital Main Entrance is 24 metres.
- The nearest designated bay to the Manchester Royal Infirmary Entrance 2 is 72 metres.
- There is a maximum 30 minute wait in the drop off zone.
Opening Times (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital)
- Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 22:00.
Outside Access (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off The Boulevard.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There are bollards outside this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 127cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm.
Reception (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly 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, glazed screens or mirrors 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 good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
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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.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Getting Around (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital)
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails are provided in some corridors.
- Seating is provided in some corridors.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage and Wayfinding
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The wayfinding signage includes some pictograms.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
- Maps are provided at key intersections.
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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 public areas.
Other Floors (Junction 6)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- There are 15+ 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift (Lift G)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital atrium.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 142cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
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Comments
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- The lift doors are identified with large letters.
Lift (Lift H)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the main Manchester Royal Eye Hospital corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G ,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 182cm x 270cm (5ft 12in x 8ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- The lift doors are identified with large letters.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room in the venue.
- The parent and baby room is located next to the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital main reception.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 15m from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access into the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Comments
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- There is an additional fold down changing table at 70cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the Clinic G waiting area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 258cm (5ft 4in x 8ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the Clinic G waiting area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 260cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within 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 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Corridor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the main Manchester Royal Eye Hospital corridor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 63m (68yd 2ft) from the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.