Access Guide
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, to the left of WHSmith.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 203cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency pull cord 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is poor.
- 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 84cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 72cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 85cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 84cm.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, to the left of WHSmith.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 202cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is an emergency pull cord 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is poor.
- 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 84cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 72cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 86cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 108cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 84cm.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located ahead as you enter, to the left of the WHSmith.
- The facility is approximately 17m from the entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The dimensions of the facility are 400cm x 200cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 120cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 120cm.
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- There is an elbow pad flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- The toilet seat contrast is poor.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.