Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services available in the venue include:
- Bra fitting
- Click & Collect self-service kiosk
- Returns self-service kiosk
- Scan & Shop
- Bureau de Change
- Cash machine
- Clothing & Home collection desk
- Clothing & Home ordering
- Fitting rooms
- Book & Shop
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hamper ordering
- Hot Food to Go
- M&S Cafe
- Men's tailoring & alterations
- Personalised cake ordering
- Refund & exchange
- Tax free shopping
- Wedding cake ordering
- Wine ordering
- Post surgery bra range
- M&S Optician.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Pudsey.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Pudsey.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- G and LG can be accessed via a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- 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 are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the ground floor and to the rear of the lower ground floor.
- The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
- There is a minimum of 150 x 150 cm for wheelchair to manoeuvre in the ground floor toilet.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the lower ground floor.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets and within the parent and baby room.
- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located to the left and right side of the Womenswear entrance and to the rear of the store in the lingerie department.
- The standard fitting rooms are located to the left and right side of the Womenswear entrance and to the rear of the store in the lingerie department.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the front and side of the store.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 20+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from the Womenswear 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.
- The length of stay allowed for parking is subject to change.
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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 8 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 320cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Womenswear)
- This entrance is located to the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 149cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Entrance (Food Hall Entrance)
- This entrance is located to the right side of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 149cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Shop Floor (Ground - Food Hall, Womenswear, Lingerie, Menswear, Click and Collect, Travel Money)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding 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 without armrests.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect area, at the rear of the ground floor.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Ground - Womenswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the womens wear entrance.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the womenswear entrance is 18m.
- 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 numbered signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 109cm.
- 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 150cm (width) x 199cm (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 is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted chair available.
- The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 101cm and 164cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Ground - Menswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the left of the Womenswear entrance.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 22m.
- 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 numbered signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- 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 202cm (width) x 156cm (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 is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has 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 multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 148cm and 172cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Ground - Lingerie)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located ahead from the Womenswear entrance, at the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 71m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- 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 154cm (width) x 202cm (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 is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has 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 multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 98cm and 181cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Ground - Payment Womenswear)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, to the right of the store.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 32m.
- 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 95cm.
- 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 payment machine is portable.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Ground - Payment Menswear)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, to the left side of the store.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 38m.
- 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 95cm.
- 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 payment machine is portable.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Ground Floor - Travel Money)
- The counter is located to the rear of the store on the right.
- The distance from womenswear entrance is 68m.
- 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).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Staffed Checkouts (Ground Floor -Food Hall )
- The staffed checkout area is located to the right of the food hall entrance.
- 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 the third conveyor belt in the row of checkouts.
- 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 96cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- 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 (Ground Floor - Food Hall )
- The self-service checkout area is located to the right of the food hall entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and scanner 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 at the end of the left hand side till bank.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 115cm 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 66cm.
- The height of the packing area is 66cm.
- The height of the cash payment controls range from 95cm to 80cm from the floor.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 80cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- 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 128cm to 136cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 113cm.
- 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 99cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
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Scanner Touchscreens
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- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 124cm to 142cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 94cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the scanner shop self-serve touchscreens.
Counter ( Coffee and Hot Drinks)
- The counter is located ahead from the food hall entrance.
- The distance from food hall entrance is 22m.
- 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 card payment machine is at a height of 98cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Womenswear entrance.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 41m.
- 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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- G and LG can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium 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 2300kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 140cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 276cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille 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: an audible announcer.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs are located ahead from main entrance, next to the lifts.
- G and LG can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance, next to the lifts.
- G and LG can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
Shop Floor (Lower Ground - Home, Kidswear, Café, Opticians)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of this area.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding 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: stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
M and S Cafe (Lower Ground)
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Location and Access
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- M&S Café is located on the lower ground floor to the right side of the store.
- 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 an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the centre of the café .
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- 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 payment machine is portable.
- The height of the tray rail is 86cm.
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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 and handheld.
- 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 and takeaway cups.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system is located at the tills.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground - Right Hand Transfer )
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the lower ground 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.
- 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, written text 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 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula 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 48cm 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 medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 83cm 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 71cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 81cm 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 sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a similar accessible toilet next to this one, with a left hand transfer.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Lower Ground)
- The room is located to the rear of the lower ground floor, next to the toilets.
- The distance from the lift is 39m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- 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 89cm.
- There is also a toilet, a wash basin, 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.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
