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Introduction

• Lower Ground Floor: Finance Office, Finance staff offices, Faculty of Engineering and Environment Postgraduate Office, Music Practice Rooms
  Ground Floor: Reception, Faculty of Engineering and Environment staff offices, Student and Library Services staff offices and Student Hub
  First Floor: Vice-Chancellor's Office, Great Hall, Faculty of Engineering and Environment staff offices
  Second Floor: Training Rooms, Boardrooms 1 and 2, Vice-Chancellor's Office.
• Related link Architecture and Built Environment Building (ABE).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/northumbria-university/access-guides/architecture-and-built-environment-building-abe

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Opening Times (Out of Term Time)

• Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Reception)

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

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located off the A167(M) in the centre of Newcastle.
  • The University of Northumbria's parking partner APCOA manages parking at the university. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university with 48 hours' notice.
• By Bus View
  • The West and South areas of the City are served by the number 1, 10, 11, 30, 31, 33, 33A, 35, 36 and 38 buses at the Haymarket John Dobson Street bus stop on John Dobson Street. The number 1 provides a free inter-campus service for staff and students.
• By Train View
  • The City Campus is approximately 1 mile from Newcastle Central Station, the city's main train station. Buses are available from the station to the campus as well as metro trains to Haymarket which is the nearest station for City Campus West.
• By Underground View
  • In addition to Haymarket for City Campus West, Manors Station is the nearest for City Campus East. Four Lane Ends Metro can be used to go to Coach Lane Campus. Buses are available from Pilgrim Street to the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on the Security Department please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 3999 (General) / 0191 227 3200 (Dedicated Emergency Line).
• Email: [email protected].
• Security staff are first aid trained and part of the fire response team. A free Safe Zone App is available to download to mobile phones for Staff and Students for quick response to emergency situations. Security staff are based in Sutherland House at the City Campus and in the Clinical Skills building at Coach Lane Campus.
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4127.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 349 5600.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 227 4209.
• Email: [email protected].
• Staff receive Disability Equality Training.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Ellison A Block Car Park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of Ellison Place.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is College Street Car Park.
  • The car park is located on College Lane.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 1100cm (7ft 10in x 36ft 1in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Northumberland Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 225cm x 540cm (7ft 5in x 17ft 9in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Northumberland Road and College Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Ellison A Block car park is for use by Blue Badge holders and University fleet vehicles only (photographs 1 and 2).
  • The public car park is shown in photographs 3 - 5.
  • The on street Blue Badge bays are not individually marked (photographs 6 and 7).
  • There is space for approximately 5 cars.
  • The standard on street parking is shown in photographs 8 and 9.

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Outside Access (Front Left Ramped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the East Wing, off Northumberland Road, to the left as you face the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 113cm (3ft 8in).

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Outside Access (Northumberland Road Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Northumberland Road.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 external steps which are not clearly marked and there are 4 internal steps which are clearly marked.

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Outside Access (College Street Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building, on College Street.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
• 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 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Stepped Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • There is / are 12 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 sets of identical doors at this entrance.
  • The top and bottom steps are clearly marked.
  • All other steps are not clearly marked.
  • This entrance gives access to the main stairs opposite the Northumberland Road entrance.

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Reception

• Reception is located on the ground floor, to the left at the far end of the main corridor as you enter via the front left ramped entrance.
• The desk is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the front left ramped entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a sofa and two chairs in the reception area.
  • The seating has armrests.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the showers from Lift 2.
  • The width of the ramp is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 1 and 2. There is a similar slight slope with no handrails to access the music practice rooms from the lift (photograph 3). The music rooms can be seen in photographs 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25).
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the first floor from the mezzanine in the West Wing.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Vice-Chancellors offices and standard toilets on the second floor in the West Wing.
  • The width of the ramp is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • This level change is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.

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Other Floors (Main Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 17m from the front left ramped entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a small staircase leading from the right of the main stairs giving access to Architecture Studio 201 and Meeting Room 301 (shown in photographs 5 - 8).

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Other Floors (West Wing)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located off the reception foyer, at the far end of the building as you enter from the front left ramped entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 41m from the front left ramped entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The stairs between the lower ground floor and ground floor in this staircase are deep (photographs 4 and 5).
  • There are 11 steps between the lower ground floor and ground floor.
  • There are handrails on both sides between the lower ground floor and the ground floor.

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Lift (West Wing Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main staircase foyer, along the main corridor as you enter from the front left ramped entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, M, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor, on the lower ground floor and on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 900kg.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the front left ramped 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 137cm x 149cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
• There are 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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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• Comments View
  • This lift gives access to Boardroom 2 but not Boardroom 1.
  • There is a slight ramp without handrails to access the lift lobby on the Mezzanine level (shown in photograph 6).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the west wing in the reception area.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor in the shower room, .
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the west wing in the reception area, on the first floor just off the west wing stairs and in the stair lobby on the second floor..

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor, below the reception area, ahead as you exit the West Wing lift.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower head is adjustable.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is 1 deep step to enter the shower cubicle.
  • The shower has a separate door.
  • The door is locked by locking handle.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the area to the rear of the reception desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the front left ramped entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 146cm (7ft 1in x 4ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 153cm (5ft).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 not available in the toilet.
  • 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • 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 96cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, along the corridor as you exit the west wing lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the west wing lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 239cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency 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 female sanitary 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 102cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located just off the reception foyer, at the far end of the building as you enter from the front left ramped entrance.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the front left ramped entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • There are 2 clearly marked, medium height, steps to access the female and male toilets. The steps to the female toilets are shown in photographs 4 and 5. The steps to the male toilets are shown in photographs 6 and 7.