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Introduction

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• The store is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
• The store is located within Bullring.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Next store and not the shopping centre.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a team member available for help and assistance.
• There is a home delivery service available from the store.
• All items available in store are available online and deliverable to store.
• There is an Order and Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Womenswear till point.
• The store does play background music.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) located at the Womenswear till point(s), at the Menswear till point(s), at the Childrenswear till point(s) and within Costa.
• Customer collections are collected from the collection point at the womenswear till point using a tablet system. The tablet is situated at the collection point.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Birmingham Moor Street.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
  • There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Approach (Bullring)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tiled.
  • Access into the Bullring is step-free via a single width automatic door operated by push pad.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

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Outside Access (Menswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the lower mall of the Bullring.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 700cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the middle mall of the Bullring.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 800cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Outside Access (Lipsy)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Rotunda Square.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 184cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is not wayfinding signage available at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the lower mall, ahead as you enter the Menswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Menswear.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Menswear till point(s) is/are approximately 16m from the Menswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Menswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 11 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 242cm x 185cm.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s), due to fixtures and fittings.
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 12cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 148cm and 159cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
  • There is a bench seat in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 10 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Childrenswear

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• Childrenswear View
  • Childrenswear is located on the lower mall, at the rear of the store as you enter the Menswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Childrenswear.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Childrenswear aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Childrenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Childrenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 34m from the Menswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Childrenswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 3 standard fitting room(s) within Childrenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Other Floors (Childrenswear)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are in a staff area and are only available on request.
  • The stairs are located to the rear left of Childrenswear as you enter the Menswear entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 38m from the Menswear entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are lower mall and middle mall.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter at the back of Menswear.
  • Signs indicating the location of the escalator(s) are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are lower mall, middle mall, ground floor and first floor.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar staff only stairs available to access the other floors.
  • The is a separate escalator to travel from the middle mall to the ground floor. It is located at the rear of Womenswear from the middle floor which then leads to ground floor by the Lipsy entrance.

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Other Floors (Lipsy)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left of the store as you enter the Lipsy entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the Lipsy entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Menswear entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the Menswear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A team member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are lower mall, middle mall, ground floor and first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• There is a good colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
• There is a fair colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 168cm x 198cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the middle mall, ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 24m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Womenswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 29 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 2 of which are accessible fitting rooms.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 97cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 195cm x 216cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 22cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 93cm and 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
  • There is a bench seat in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
  • There is an/are additional accessible fitting room(s) in this area which has/have similar details.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 27 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the middle mall, to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Lipsy

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• Lipsy View
  • Lipsy is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Lipsy entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lipsy.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lipsy aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Lipsy till point(s).
  • The nearest Lipsy till point(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Lipsy entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Lipsy till point(s) is/are 114cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 3 standard fitting room(s) within Lipsy.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Costa

• Costa is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access to Costa, via lift.
• There is step free access throughout.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is 104cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter, however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Tables are not permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m from the counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 39cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 74cm.
• There is clear manoeuvring space throughout.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Two handle cups are available on request.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
• Costa does play background music.
• WiFi is available in Costa.

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, to the right as of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Home department, via lift.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Home department till point(s).
  • The nearest Home department till point(s) is/are approximately 14m from the lift.
  • The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The height of the Home department till point(s) is/are 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the till point(s).
  • The height of the lowered section at the till point(s) is 76cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till point(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Comments View
  • There is an ordering point.
  • The height of the desk is 76cm.
  • There are stools at the desk.
  • Customer orders are taken using tablets in store.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right, and then right again as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 217cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste, pedal bin and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 158cm and 168cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a good contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a good contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a good contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is not a contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall.
  • There is not a contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • There is a good contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat does not have a colour contrast.
  • There is a fair contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right, and then right again as you exit the lift.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are good.