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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Applied Science, Mechanical and Motor Vehicle Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Construction, ICT and Computing, Leisure Sport and Tourism (including the Fitness Suite), Health and Social Care, Assembly Hall and the main campus reception.
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Foyle Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-west-regional-college/strand-road-campus/access-guides/strand-road-campus-foyle-building
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Lawrence Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-west-regional-college/strand-road-campus/access-guides/strand-road-campus-lawrence-building
• Related link Strand Road Campus - Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-west-regional-college/strand-road-campus/access-guides/strand-road-campus-tower-building

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• Comments View
  • This building is linked to the Foyle and Lawrence Buildings.
  • This building, along with the Tower Building, can be used to give step free access from Strand Road to the Northland Building and Asylum Road.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in the North West Regional College Strand Campus in Londonderry.
• The nearest National Rail station is Londonderry.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Campus Car Park

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 5.8in x 18ft 0.54in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (52.49ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the building.
  • There is a turning circle outside the main entrance which can be used as a drop off point.

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Main Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front corner of the building on Strand Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Main Campus Reception Hours

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 00:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 00:00 - 00:00.

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Main Campus Reception Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the main campus reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Reception'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.

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Main Campus Reception

• The desk/counter is 20m (65.62ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is not available only on request.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• This reception is located on level 1, on the left as you enter via the main entrance.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
• Photograph 1 shows the assembly hall, located on level 4 at the rear of the building. Photograph 2 shows the doors leading to the link bridge to the Foyle Building, at the front of the building on level 4. The link bridge is level.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • Staircase 2 is similar and is located at the rear of the building at the Tower Building end. It only accesses levels 2-6.

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Main Front Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located behind the security reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 600kg 8 persons.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 130cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lawrence Building Link Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 3.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance on level 2 of the Lawrence Building.
  • There is / are 13 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Stairlift - Lawrence Building Link Entrance

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the steps leading from the link bridge.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 230kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (0.61m) from the Lawrence Building link entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 108cm (2ft 11.43in x 3ft 6.52in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
• A key is required to operate this lift.
• There is an intercom to call for assistance next to the lift.

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Rear Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the upper rear end of the building opposite the Tower Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a moderate slope or 3 shallow steps with handrails both sides leading from this entrance to the Tower Building.

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Platform Lift - Rear Entrance

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located by staircase 2.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3, 4.
• The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access between level 3 rear entrance level and level 4 Foyle Building Link level.

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Foyle Building Link Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 4 in the Foyle and Strand buildings.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is a link bridge between the two doors over the road.

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Assembly Hall

• The Assembly Hall is located on level 4 of the Strand Building.
• It is a multi-purpose room with stage a stage at one end.
• The floor is marked for sports games including volleyball and badminton.
• There are 6 deep steps on either side of the stage, with a left handrail on the left steps and right handrail on the right hand steps.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - Both Side Transfer with Shower)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 4 near the Fitness Suite and Assembly Hall.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (39.37ft) from the Fitness Suite.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 9.86in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 303cm x 260cm (9ft 11.29in x 8ft 6.36in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 186cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 66cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm .
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6.9in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 (2ft 4.35in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm .
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 95cm (3ft 1.4in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 2.58in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 7.69in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There is a mobile hoist located in this cubicle.

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Standard Changing Room - Level 4

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the level 4 corridor, near the assembly hall.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the front lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Assembly Hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a shallow step to access the showers in these changing rooms.

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Fitness Suite - Level 4

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on level 4 near the changing rooms and the Assembly Hall.
  • The fitness suite is 35m (114.83ft) from the main lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 76cm (2ft 5.92in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes chest press, lateral pulldown, bench press, dual multi-pulley machine and free weights.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Steps - Level 5

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on level 5 toward the rear of the building.
• There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • These steps lead to staff offices and toilets, rooms B525 to B533.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (82.02ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, past the main reception, and to the right.
  • There are similar toilets with adaptations available on levels 3 to 6, by the front lift.
  • The toilets on levels 3 and 5 have the transfer space on the left.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9.86in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 218cm (5ft 9.29in x 7ft 1.83in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (3ft 6.91in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 4.54in).
  • 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).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 131cm (4ft 3.57in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm .
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Similar toilets with adaptations in other locations within the building are shown in photos 5 to 8.

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Standard Toilets

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3, to the rear of the front lift area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (62.34ft) from the front lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, by the toilet with adaptations.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (95.14ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View

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  • There are also female standard toilets by the front lift on levels 3 and 5, and level 4 by the fitness suite.
  • There are also male standard toilets by the front lift on levels 4 and 6, and on level 4 by the fitness suite.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.