Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- The nearest train station is Tottenham Court Road.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest underground station is Oxford Circus.
- This underground station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free underground station is Bond Street.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There are 2 other entrances.
- 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and permanent physical obstructions.
- The basement, ground, first and second 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 a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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 in the basement cafe area.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the basement cafe area.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the basement cafe area.
- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
- The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground and first floors.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Great Marlborough Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
Entrance (Main - Oxford Street)
- This entrance is located in Oxford Street.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor - Womenswear and Beauty)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: stools.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Counter (Ground Floor - Womenswear)
- The counter is located at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 85m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The counter has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts (Ground Floor - Womenswear)
- The self-service checkout area is located 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 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 123cm to 136cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 107cm.
- 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 103cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- 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 140cm to 157cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 120cm.
- The height of the loading area is 84cm.
- The height of the packing area is 84cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead and left after the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The basement, ground, first and second 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 weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- 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 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 133cm (width) x 175cm (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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the left as you enter the store.
- The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (First Floor - Menswear, Kids and Currency)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
- There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is 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: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Customers can obtain online items from Click and Collect collection point.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Menswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 60m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is numbered signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 220cm (width) x 220cm (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 medium colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 50cm 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 87cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (First Floor - Currency)
- The counter is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 30m.
- 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 70cm.
- 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 moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Counter (First Floor - Menswear)
- The counter is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 50m.
- 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 96cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section 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 99cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts (First Floor - Menswear)
- The self-service checkout area is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
- 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 122cm to 135cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 103cm.
- 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 100cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- 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 138cm to 151cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 120cm.
- The height of the loading area is 94cm.
- The height of the packing area is 94cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 117cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Shop Floor (Second Floor - Lingerie and Home)
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls and columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is 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: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Self-Service Checkouts (Second Floor - Lingerie)
- The self-service checkout area is located on the second floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
- 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 lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was to the right of the self-service checkouts.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 135cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 102cm.
- 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 100cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- 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 140cm to 156cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 120cm.
- The height of the loading area is 93cm.
- The height of the packing area is 93cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 117cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Lift (Second Floor - Home Department)
- The lift surveyed is located within the Home Department on the second floor.
- The distance from the main lift is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The raised section in the Home department can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 145cm (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.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
Stairs (Second Floor - Home Department)
- The stairs are located within the Home department on the second floor.
- The raised level within the Home department can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Food and Drink (Basement Floor - Coffee Shop)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- The coffee shop is located on the basement floor.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 76cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
- There is 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Supermarket (Basement Floor - Food Hall)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The Food Hall can be accessed directly via the stairs from Oxford Street.
- 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 displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets, sliding door display cabinets and open top cabinets.
- There is background noise.
- There is product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
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Click and Collect
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- Customers can obtain online items from any staff member at the staffed checkout area.
Staffed Checkouts (Basement Floor - Food Hall)
- The staffed checkout area is located at the rear of the store on the basement floor.
- 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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- The trolley checkout surveyed was to the far left of the checkout area.
- Signage is not provided for the trolley checkouts.
- The height of the loading area is 96cm.
- The height of the packing area is 90cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 123cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts (Basement Floor - Food Hall)
- The self-service checkout area is located at the rear of the store on the basement floor.
- 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 108cm to 123cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 91cm.
- The height of the loading area is 64cm.
- The height of the packing area is 64cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 87cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- 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 135cm to 152cm 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 65cm.
- The height of the packing area is 65cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- 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 169cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- 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 medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 84cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 71cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Basement Floor)
- The room is located on the basement floor.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
