Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services available in the venue include: Womenswear, Childrenswear, Food Hall, Menswear, Travel Money, Beauty, Home, Coffee Shop and Lingerie.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Byfleet & New Haw.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There are 2 other entrances.
- 1 of the other entrances has step-free access via very easy slope.
- 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground floor within Womenswear, on the first floor within Menswear and on the first floor within Lingerie.
- The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground floor within Womenswear, on the first floor within Menswear and on the first floor within Lingerie.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the store.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 22 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Food Hall entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has bollards.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- There are 10 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 260cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Food Hall Left)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the left.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 197cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 224cm.
Entrance (Food Hall Right)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, on the right.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 228cm.
Food Hall
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Bakery and Coffee)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the Food Hall.
- The distance from the Food Hall Left entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 93cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Staffed Checkouts (Food Hall)
- The staffed checkout area is located on the ground floor, at the front of the store.
- The store has standard trolley checkouts.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Trolley Checkouts
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- Signage is not provided for the trolley checkouts.
- Signage is not clearly visible.
- The height of the loading area is 97cm.
- The height of the packing area is 94cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Self-Service Checkouts (Food Hall)
- The self-service checkout area is located on the ground floor, at the front of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 125cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 67cm.
- The height of the packing area is 67cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 80cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 130cm to 145cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 110cm.
- The height of the loading area is 64cm.
- The height of the packing area is 75cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 97cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by product bins.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: armchairs.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect touchscreen on the ground floor, at the rear of the store.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Womenswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear of the store, within the fitting rooms on the ground floor.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Food Hall Right entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is written text signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 258cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are grab rails in the fitting room.
- The grab rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 58cm and 108cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Womenswear)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the Food Hall Right entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 94cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Self-Service Checkouts (Womenswear)
- The self-service checkout area is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the store .
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket and trolley combined shops.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 135cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 97cm.
- The height of the loading area is 75cm.
- The height of the packing area is 75cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 90cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 130cm to 150cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 112cm.
- The height of the loading area is 90cm.
- The height of the packing area is 90cm.
- The height of the cash payment controls range from 56cm to 90cm from the floor.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 112cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Counter (Travel Money)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the Food Hall Right entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
- The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located in the centre of the store as you enter Womenswear.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the store, to the left of Womenswear.
- The distance from Food Hall Right entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- At the time of the survey (June 2026), the lift was out of order.
Shop Floor (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: armchairs.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (M&S Coffee Shop)
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Location and Access
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- The coffee shop is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located directly ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 75cm.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 94cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Menswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located within the Menswear fitting rooms, on the first floor.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is written text signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 237cm (width) x 189cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are no grab rails in the fitting room.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 110cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Lingerie)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located within the Lingerie fitting rooms, on the first floor.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is written text signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 232cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are no grab rails in the fitting room.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 47cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Counter (Menswear)
- The counter is located on the first floor, at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Self-Service Checkouts (Menswear)
- The self-service checkout area is located on the first floor, at the rear of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and basket and trolley combined shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket and trolley combined shops.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 135cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 95cm.
- The height of the loading area is 76cm.
- The height of the packing area is 76cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 90cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 135cm to 150cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 115cm.
- The height of the loading area is 90cm.
- The height of the packing area is 90cm.
- The height of the cash payment controls range from 57cm to 90cm from the floor.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 105cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 15m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 203cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 109cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 75cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
