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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit is located on the North Manchester General Hospital site, off Delaunays Road, Crumpsall.
    From the M60 junction 19, take the A576 Middleton Road towards Manchester City Centre.
    Turn left into Crumpsall Lane, then left onto Delaunays Road.
    Turn right off Delaunays Road into Crumpsall Way on the North Manchester General Hospital Site.
    Follow signage to Crumpsall Vale.
    From Manchester City centre take the A665 Cheetham Hill Road, then turn right onto the A576 Middleton Road.
    Turn right into Crumpsall Lane, then left onto Delaunays Road.
    Turn right off Delaunays Road into Crumpsall Way on the North Manchester General Hospital Site.
    Follow signage to Crumpsall Vale.
  • Crumpsall Vale does not have it's own parking, but the North Manchester General Hospital, car park 5 is the closest car park.
    There are Blue Badge bays available.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stop is on Crumpsall Way at the main entrance to North Manchester General Hospital.
    Services, 52, 53 and 118 use this stop.
• By Tram View
  • The closest tram stop is Crumpsall which is 0.9 miles from the Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit.
• Useful Links View
  • Bus services and timetables.
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  • Tram services and timetables.
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  • Parking at North Manchester General Hospital.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Services Available

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• -1 View
  • Intermediate Care use Orange, Yellow and Blue Zones.

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Parking (Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit - Drop Off)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Hospital Parking (North Manchester General Hospital - Car Park 5)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located within the North Manchester General Hospital site.
  • 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 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • 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.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit.
• Comments View
  • This car park is the closest to the Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit.

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Outside Access (Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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 190cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Reception (Crumpsall Vale Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Crumpsall Vale 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 no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are varied.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
  • 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 corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the ward common areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0 and -1.
  • 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 not 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Crumpsall Vale 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 0 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 161cm x 273cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 11in).
• 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 have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop 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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Ward (Orange Zone)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an intermediate care ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 8 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are adjustable.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located to the left from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
• Comments View
  • The Intermediate Care Unit consists of 3 zones/wards.
  • Visitors can use the staff toilets.

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Ward (Yellow Zone)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an intermediate care ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 8 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is high.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are adjustable.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a shower, a wheel in shower and a toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located to the left from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
• Comments View
  • The Intermediate care unit consists of 3 zones/wards.
  • Visitors can use the staff toilets.

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Ward (Blue Zone)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an intermediate care ward.
  • This is a shared ward.
  • There is/are 8 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 8 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • There is no clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Reception/Nurses' Station View
  • The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
• Example Side Room View
  • There are multiple side rooms available with accessible ensuites.
  • The side room surveyed does have an accessible ensuite.
  • The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
  • The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the bed for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
  • Bedside storage is available.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the side room are adjustable.
  • The width of the door opening into the ensuite is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed turning space within the ensuite.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the ensuite include; a shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and the floor in the ensuite is medium.
  • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
  • There are washrooms suitable for ambulant disabled patients available on the ward.
  • Toilets suitable for ambulant disabled patients are available on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located to the left from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
• Comments View
  • The Intermediate care unit consists of 3 zones/wards.
  • Visitors can use the staff toilets.

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Gym

• There is a gym for therapy sessions.
  
• There is level access to the gym.
  
• To enter the gym there is a single heavy door which is 87cm wide.
  
• There is an adjustable bed, which has room for a hoist to operate.
  
• There is a chair available with arms on both sides.
  
• There are various pieces of equipment including walking bars, steps and an exercise bike.
  
• There are good lighting levels in the gym.

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Outside Area/Garden

• There is an outside area accessible from all zones.
  
• There is level access to the area through single heavy doors with a locked extension leaf.
  
• The doors open away from you and are 87cm wide.
  
• There is none-slip decking and paving slabs in the area.
  
• There are bench seats and arm chairs throughout the garden.
  
• The tables vary from 44cm to 70cm high.

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Therapy Kitchen

• There is a therapy kitchen to help with assessing patients prior to discharge.
  
• There is level access into the kitchen through a single heavy door that opens away from you.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
  
• The counters are 87cm and 80cm high.
  
• The table is 72cm high.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left from the Crumpsall Vale main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Crumpsall Vale 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 written text 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 197cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 visual 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 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 106cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.